US Bridges

US 431 MP 62.166 over Cheneyhatchee Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR 131 · Structure no. 008230

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,935
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 MP 62.166 over Cheneyhatchee Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 431 MP 62.166 over Cheneyhatchee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,935 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,568 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 431 MP 62.166
CrossesCheneyhatchee Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR 131
RouteU.S. Route 431
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83017, -85.16418
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,935 (2013)
Projected traffic11,568 by 2033
Trucks11%
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 MP 62.166 over Cheneyhatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 MP 62.166 over Cheneyhatchee 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 62.166 over Cheneyhatchee Creek carry?

About 8,935 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 431 MP 62.166 over Cheneyhatchee Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 431 MP 62.166 over Cheneyhatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.