US Bridges

SR 131 MP 11.115 over Hamm Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · .4 Mi. N.Barbour CO.20 · Structure no. 015563

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 131 MP 11.115 over Hamm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 131 MP 11.115 over Hamm Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,516 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 131 MP 11.115
CrossesHamm Creek
Location.4 Mi. N.Barbour CO.20
RouteState Highway 131
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74457, -85.39013
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2013)
Projected traffic1,516 by 2033
Trucks12%
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$851,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 131 MP 11.115 over Hamm Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 131 MP 11.115 over Hamm Creek 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 11.115 over Hamm Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 131 MP 11.115 over Hamm Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 131 MP 11.115 over Hamm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.