US Bridges

SR1/US431 over Alexandria Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S JCT SR 144 · Structure no. 009954

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,474
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/US431 over Alexandria Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1/US431 over Alexandria Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 19,474 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,263 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1/US431
CrossesAlexandria Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT SR 144
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77172, -85.89361
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,474 (2022)
Projected traffic27,263 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1/US431 over Alexandria Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1/US431 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 August 2023.

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

About 19,474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1/US431 over Alexandria Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR1/US431 over Alexandria Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.