US Bridges

US 31 over I-65

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 2.0 MI S Clanton · Structure no. 006916

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over I-65 is a concrete mixed types carrying US 31 over I-65 in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,420 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesI-65
Location2.0 MI S Clanton
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.802, -86.5802
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2021)
Projected traffic14,420 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 31 over I-65 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 I-65 carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over I-65?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.