US Bridges

CO RD 31 over Seyouyah Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S Int Rt 241 * 231 · Structure no. 009455

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 31 over Seyouyah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 31 over Seyouyah Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesCO RD 31
CrossesSeyouyah Creek
Location0.1 MI S Int Rt 241 * 231
RouteCounty Highway 241
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.72866, -88.19765
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1996)
Projected traffic361 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 31 over Seyouyah Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 31 over Seyouyah 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 31 over Seyouyah Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 31 over Seyouyah Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 31 over Seyouyah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.