US Bridges

SR 131 MP 3.666 over Choctawhatchee R.W.Fork

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 3.7 Mi.N. SR.10 · Structure no. 015562

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
615 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 131 MP 3.666 over Choctawhatchee R.W.Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 131 MP 3.666 over Choctawhatchee R.W.Fork in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,234 by 2033. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 131 MP 3.666
CrossesChoctawhatchee R.W.Fork
Location3.7 Mi.N. SR.10
RouteState Highway 131
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.70603, -85.4964
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2013)
Projected traffic1,234 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 131 MP 3.666 over Choctawhatchee R.W.Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 131 MP 3.666 over Choctawhatchee R.W.Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 131 MP 3.666 over Choctawhatchee R.W.Fork carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 131 MP 3.666 over Choctawhatchee R.W.Fork?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 131 MP 3.666 over Choctawhatchee R.W.Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.