US Bridges

SR1 / US431 over Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 4.6 MI N I20 · Structure no. 018198

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,544
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 / US431 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1 / US431 over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 19,544 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,361 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1 / US431
CrossesCreek
Location4.6 MI N I20
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67544, -85.79408
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,544 (2021)
Projected traffic27,361 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1 / US431 over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1 / US431 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1 / US431 over Creek carry?

About 19,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1 / US431 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR1 / US431 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.