US Bridges

CR431 Bh Wells RD over CO RD 431 Chestnut Crk

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR431 .5MI SW HWY 31 *I65 · Structure no. 016855

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR431 Bh Wells RD over CO RD 431 Chestnut Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying CR431 Bh Wells RD over CO RD 431 Chestnut Crk in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR431 Bh Wells RD
CrossesCO RD 431 Chestnut Crk
LocationCR431 .5MI SW HWY 31 *I65
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79915, -86.58194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1996)
Projected traffic399 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR431 Bh Wells RD over CO RD 431 Chestnut Crk built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR431 Bh Wells RD over CO RD 431 Chestnut Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR431 Bh Wells RD over CO RD 431 Chestnut Crk carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR431 Bh Wells RD over CO RD 431 Chestnut Crk?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR431 Bh Wells RD over CO RD 431 Chestnut Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.