US Bridges

Co. Rt. 31 over Ulcanush Creek

FairPosted for load

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.84 Mi. NW Coffeeville · Structure no. 004609

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 31 over Ulcanush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rt. 31 over Ulcanush Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 31
CrossesUlcanush Creek
Location1.84 Mi. NW Coffeeville
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.78386, -88.10776
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1995)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 31 over Ulcanush Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 31 over Ulcanush 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 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 31 over Ulcanush Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 31 over Ulcanush Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 31 over Ulcanush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.