US Bridges

3 MI W US 431 over Trib. Ohatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Rock Springs Rd. Small · Structure no. 014959

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 MI W US 431 over Trib. Ohatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3 MI W US 431 over Trib. Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries3 MI W US 431
CrossesTrib. Ohatchee Creek
LocationRock Springs Rd. Small
RouteCounty Highway 192
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85295, -85.94172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2007)
Projected traffic349 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 MI W US 431 over Trib. Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3 MI W US 431 over Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 3 MI W US 431 over Trib. Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 3 MI W US 431 over Trib. Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 3 MI W US 431 over Trib. Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.