US Bridges

SR1/US431 over Ohatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N JCT SR 204 · Structure no. 006897

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,423
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/US431 over Ohatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1/US431 over Ohatchee 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 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 17,423 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,392 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR1/US431
CrossesOhatchee Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR 204
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85772, -85.91567
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,423 (2023)
Projected traffic24,392 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1/US431 over Ohatchee Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1/US431 over Ohatchee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1/US431 over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 17,423 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1/US431 over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1/US431 over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.