US Bridges

US 431 MP 67.918 over Chewalla Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi.S.Jct.Us 82 · Structure no. 007605

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
331 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 MP 67.918 over Chewalla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 431 MP 67.918 over Chewalla Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,020 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,973 by 2033. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 431 MP 67.918
CrossesChewalla Creek
Location0.3 Mi.S.Jct.Us 82
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90668, -85.14926
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,020 (2013)
Projected traffic12,973 by 2033
Trucks9%
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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 MP 67.918 over Chewalla Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 MP 67.918 over Chewalla 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 67.918 over Chewalla Creek carry?

About 10,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 431 MP 67.918 over Chewalla Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 431 MP 67.918 over Chewalla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.