US Bridges

SR1/US431 over Battle Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S JCT SR144 · Structure no. 010255

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,647
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/US431 over Battle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1/US431 over Battle Creek 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 21,647 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,305 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1/US431
CrossesBattle Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT SR144
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7666, -85.8923
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,647 (2022)
Projected traffic30,305 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$987,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1/US431 over Battle Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1/US431 over Battle 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 July 2023.

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

About 21,647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1/US431 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1/US431 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.