County RD 31 over Five Runns Creek
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Rock Hole Bridge Road · Structure no. 006254
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 408 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 31 over Five Runns Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 31 over Five Runns Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2031. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 31 over Five Runns Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 31 over Five Runns Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does County RD 31 over Five Runns Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 31 over Five Runns Creek?
The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 31 over Five Runns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.