US Bridges

SR1 / US 431 over L&n R/R(aband.) & Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E Old US 431 · Structure no. 006893

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,104
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 / US 431 over L&n R/R(aband.) & Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1 / US 431 over L&n R/R(aband.) & Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 9,104 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,746 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1 / US 431
CrossesL&n R/R(aband.) & Creek
Location0.1 MI E Old US 431
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72131, -85.87474
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,104 (2023)
Projected traffic12,746 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1 / US 431 over L&n R/R(aband.) & Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1 / US 431 over L&n R/R(aband.) & 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1 / US 431 over L&n R/R(aband.) & Creek carry?

About 9,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1 / US 431 over L&n R/R(aband.) & Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1 / US 431 over L&n R/R(aband.) & Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.