US Bridges

SR1 / US 431 over Chulafinnee Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 2 MI N JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 003003

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
235 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,335
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 / US 431 over Chulafinnee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1 / US 431 over Chulafinnee 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 5 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 6,335 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,869 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1 / US 431
CrossesChulafinnee Creek
Location2 MI N JCT SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55309, -85.65268
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 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 traffic6,335 (2023)
Projected traffic8,869 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1 / US 431 over Chulafinnee Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1 / US 431 over Chulafinnee 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 February 2025.

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

About 6,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR1 / US 431 over Chulafinnee Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1 / US 431 over Chulafinnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.