US Bridges

SR 285 MP 0.942 over Wylaunee Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. N. US 431 · Structure no. 003150

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 MP 0.942 over Wylaunee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 285 MP 0.942 over Wylaunee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285 MP 0.942
CrossesWylaunee Creek
Location2.1 Mi. N. US 431
RouteState Highway 285
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.00463, -85.0924
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2013)
Projected traffic573 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$746,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 285 MP 0.942 over Wylaunee Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 MP 0.942 over Wylaunee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 MP 0.942 over Wylaunee Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 MP 0.942 over Wylaunee Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 MP 0.942 over Wylaunee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.