US 31 over Piney Woods Creek
FairConecuh County, Alabama · 1 MI N CO RD 24 · Structure no. 015971
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 369 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 577
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Piney Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Piney Woods 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2043. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Piney Woods Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 over Piney Woods 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 Piney Woods Creek carry?
About 577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Piney Woods Creek?
The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Piney Woods Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.