US Bridges

County Road 31 over Little Conecuh River Rel

Good

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 26 T13 R23 · Structure no. 019052

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Little Conecuh River Rel is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 31 over Little Conecuh River Rel in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesLittle Conecuh River Rel
LocationSec 26 T13 R23
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.07854, -85.71228
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic620 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over Little Conecuh River Rel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 31 over Little Conecuh River Rel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over Little Conecuh River Rel carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over Little Conecuh River Rel?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31 over Little Conecuh River Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.