US Bridges

CO 431 over Lockchelodge Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · .2 MI E JCT SR 431 · Structure no. 003002

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 431 over Lockchelodge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 431 over Lockchelodge Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 431
CrossesLockchelodge Creek
Location.2 MI E JCT SR 431
RouteCounty Highway 431
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50389, -85.61657
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2007)
Projected traffic190 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$836,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 431 over Lockchelodge Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 431 over Lockchelodge 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 CO 431 over Lockchelodge Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 431 over Lockchelodge Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO 431 over Lockchelodge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.