US Bridges

SR1/US431 over Lockchelooge Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · .5 MI S Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 016178

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/US431 over Lockchelooge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1/US431 over Lockchelooge Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,434 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,607 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1/US431
CrossesLockchelooge Creek
Location.5 MI S Tallapoosa River
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50501, -85.61611
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,434 (2022)
Projected traffic7,607 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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/US431 over Lockchelooge Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1/US431 over Lockchelooge 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1/US431 over Lockchelooge Creek carry?

About 5,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR1/US431 over Lockchelooge Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR1/US431 over Lockchelooge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.