US Bridges

County RD 31 over No Name Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Rock Hole Bridge Road · Structure no. 005541

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 31 over No Name Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 31 over No Name Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 31
CrossesNo Name Creek
LocationRock Hole Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14333, -86.47833
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1994)
Projected traffic351 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$319,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 31 over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 31 over No Name 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 31 over No Name Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 31 over No Name Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 31 over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.