US Bridges

1.5 MI W US 431 over Alexandria Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Jones Rd. · Structure no. 006382

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
873
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1.5 MI W US 431 over Alexandria Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1.5 MI W US 431 over Alexandria Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 873 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1.5 MI W US 431
CrossesAlexandria Creek
LocationJones Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78448, -85.92134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2021)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$299,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1.5 MI W US 431 over Alexandria Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1.5 MI W US 431 over Alexandria 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 1.5 MI W US 431 over Alexandria Creek carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 1.5 MI W US 431 over Alexandria Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 1.5 MI W US 431 over Alexandria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.