US Bridges

SR1/US431 over Easterwood Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 1.1 MI S JCT SR 144 · Structure no. 010254

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,474
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/US431 over Easterwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR1/US431 over Easterwood Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1/US431
CrossesEasterwood Branch
Location1.1 MI S JCT SR 144
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77604, -85.89493
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1/US431 over Easterwood Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1/US431 over Easterwood Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1/US431 over Easterwood Branch carry?

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

How long is SR1/US431 over Easterwood Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1/US431 over Easterwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.