US Bridges

SR 131 MP 13.320 over E. Fork Choctawhat R.

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 3.7 Mi.N. Barbour CO.20 · Structure no. 015565

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 131 MP 13.320 over E. Fork Choctawhat R. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 131 MP 13.320 over E. Fork Choctawhat R. 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 246 ft (75 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 13.320
CrossesE. Fork Choctawhat R.
Location3.7 Mi.N. Barbour CO.20
RouteState Highway 131
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74148, -85.35496
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 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 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 131 MP 13.320 over E. Fork Choctawhat R. built?

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

What condition is SR 131 MP 13.320 over E. Fork Choctawhat R. 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 13.320 over E. Fork Choctawhat R. carry?

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

How long is SR 131 MP 13.320 over E. Fork Choctawhat R.?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 131 MP 13.320 over E. Fork Choctawhat R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.