US Bridges

SR1 / US 431 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 7.5 MI W JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 002984

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,632
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 / US 431 over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1 / US 431 over Jackson Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 95 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 6,632 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,284 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1 / US 431
CrossesJackson Creek
Location7.5 MI W JCT SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60457, -85.71748
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,632 (2021)
Projected traffic9,284 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1 / US 431 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is SR1 / US 431 over Jackson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1 / US 431 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 6,632 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR1 / US 431 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1 / US 431 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.