US Bridges

SR1 / US 431 over Ohatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N JCT SR 204 · Structure no. 007899

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,712
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 / US 431 over Ohatchee Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR1 / US 431 over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,712 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,197 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 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
CrossesOhatchee Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT SR 204
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86564, -85.91556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,712 (2023)
Projected traffic12,197 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1 / US 431 over Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1 / US 431 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 / US 431 over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 8,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1 / US 431 over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1 / US 431 over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.