US Bridges

CR-31 over Town Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.08 MI N of CR-45 · Structure no. 013639

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-31 over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-31 over Town Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-31
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.08 MI N of CR-45
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7608, -86.29348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-31 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-31 over 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 CR-31 over Town Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-31 over Town Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-31 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.