US 31 over Chestnut Creek
FairChilton County, Alabama · Verbena · Structure no. 004197
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,105
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Chestnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 31 over Chestnut Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1952, 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 5,105 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,365 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Chestnut Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is US 31 over Chestnut 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 31 over Chestnut Creek carry?
About 5,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Chestnut Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Chestnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.