US Bridges

SR1/ US431 over C of Ga R/R(abandoned)

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · Town of Lafayette · Structure no. 013214

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,488
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/ US431 over C of Ga R/R(abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1/ US431 over C of Ga R/R(abandoned) in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,488 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,283 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1/ US431
CrossesC of Ga R/R(abandoned)
LocationTown of Lafayette
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88331, -85.40531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,488 (2022)
Projected traffic6,283 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1/ US431 over C of Ga R/R(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1/ US431 over C of Ga R/R(abandoned) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1/ US431 over C of Ga R/R(abandoned) carry?

About 4,488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1/ US431 over C of Ga R/R(abandoned)?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR1/ US431 over C of Ga R/R(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.