US Bridges

US 31 over Ut Chestnut Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 004198

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,720
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Ut Chestnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 31 over Ut 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 5,720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,348 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesUt Chestnut Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT SR 22
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.77127, -86.53423
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,720 (2015)
Projected traffic7,348 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$575,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Ut 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 Ut 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 over Ut Chestnut Creek carry?

About 5,720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Ut Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 31 over Ut Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.