US Bridges

US 31 over Old Town Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.3 MI S CO RD 26 · Structure no. 015807

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Old Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Old Town Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location1.3 MI S CO RD 26
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.45042, -86.83111
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Old Town 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 Old Town Creek carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.