US Bridges

Lakepoint Park RD over US 431

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR 165 · Structure no. 012138

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Lakepoint Park RD over US 431 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakepoint Park RD over US 431 in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLakepoint Park RD
CrossesUS 431
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR 165
RouteState Lands Road 431
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.99029, -85.11472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2013)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakepoint Park RD over US 431 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakepoint Park RD over US 431 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Lakepoint Park RD over US 431 carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakepoint Park RD over US 431?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lakepoint Park RD over US 431?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.