US Bridges

US 31 over Jordan Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2.4 MI N CO RD 23 · Structure no. 014499

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,569
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Jordan Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,569 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesJordan Creek
Location2.4 MI N CO RD 23
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.34902, -87.02749
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,569 (2023)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Jordan 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 US 31 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 3,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.