US Bridges

US 431 MP 57.766 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 2 Mi.S.Jct.Sr 95 · Structure no. 002529

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,495
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 MP 57.766 over White Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 431 MP 57.766 over White Oak Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4,495 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,820 by 2033. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 431 MP 57.766
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location2 Mi.S.Jct.Sr 95
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77204, -85.1847
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,495 (2013)
Projected traffic5,820 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 MP 57.766 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 MP 57.766 over White Oak 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 431 MP 57.766 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 4,495 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 431 MP 57.766 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 431 MP 57.766 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.