County Route 31 over Mill Shoal Creek
FairClay County, Alabama · 2.5 Miles N of Watts Xrds · Structure no. 018538
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- Daily traffic
- 371
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 31 over Mill Shoal Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 31 over Mill Shoal Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 31 over Mill Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 31 over Mill Shoal 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 County Route 31 over Mill Shoal Creek carry?
About 371 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 31 over Mill Shoal Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 31 over Mill Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.