US Bridges

US 31 over Poley Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · Southside Clanton · Structure no. 003517

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,040
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Poley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 31 over Poley Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 100 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 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 15,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,320 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesPoley Creek
LocationSouthside Clanton
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83467, -86.62882
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,040 (2016)
Projected traffic19,320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Poley Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US 31 over Poley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 over Poley Creek carry?

About 15,040 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Poley Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Poley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.