US 31 over Persimmon Creek Relief
FairButler County, Alabama · 2.4 MI North of Mckenzie · Structure no. 017833
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,960
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Persimmon Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Persimmon Creek Relief in Butler 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 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,490 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Persimmon Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 over Persimmon Creek Relief 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 31 over Persimmon Creek Relief carry?
About 3,960 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Persimmon Creek Relief?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Persimmon Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.