US Bridges

US 431 MP 72.241 over Tony Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 2.7MI N of JCT US 82 · Structure no. 016912

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,360
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 MP 72.241 over Tony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 431 MP 72.241 over Tony Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 12,360 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,003 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 431 MP 72.241
CrossesTony Creek
Location2.7MI N of JCT US 82
RouteU.S. Route 431
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.95561, -85.12113
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic12,360 (2013)
Projected traffic16,003 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 MP 72.241 over Tony Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 MP 72.241 over Tony Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 431 MP 72.241 over Tony Creek carry?

About 12,360 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 431 MP 72.241 over Tony Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 431 MP 72.241 over Tony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.