US Bridges

US 431 MP 70.752 over Stream

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. U.S.82 · Structure no. 008513

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 MP 70.752 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 431 MP 70.752 over Stream in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 88 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,658 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 431 MP 70.752
CrossesStream
Location1.2 Mi. N. Jct. U.S.82
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.94253, -85.12923
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2013)
Projected traffic22,658 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 MP 70.752 over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 431 MP 70.752 over Stream 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 70.752 over Stream carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 431 MP 70.752 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 431 MP 70.752 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.