US 31 over Clear Creek
FairChilton County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N JCT SR 155 · Structure no. 002530
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,770
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 31 over Clear Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,843 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 over Clear 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 31 over Clear Creek carry?
About 3,770 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.