US Bridges

US 31 Sbl over Pine Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Elmore CO Line · Structure no. 004760

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,815
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 Sbl over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 31 Sbl over Pine Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,815 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,910 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 Sbl
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.2 MI N Elmore CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42563, -86.41227
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,815 (2011)
Projected traffic12,910 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 Sbl over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 Sbl over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 Sbl over Pine Creek carry?

About 10,815 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 31 Sbl over Pine Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 Sbl over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.