US Bridges

SR1/US431 over SR21

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Intersection of SR1/SR21 · Structure no. 019356

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
529 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/US431 over SR21 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1/US431 over SR21 in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,042 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,058 by 2042. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR1/US431
CrossesSR21
LocationIntersection of SR1/SR21
RouteU.S. Route 431
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70092, -85.82292
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,042 (2022)
Projected traffic7,058 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1/US431 over SR21 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1/US431 over SR21 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1/US431 over SR21 carry?

About 5,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1/US431 over SR21?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR1/US431 over SR21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.