US Bridges

Co. Road 31 over Juniper Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Rock Hole Bridge Road · Structure no. 015878

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 31 over Juniper Creek is a steel culvert carrying Co. Road 31 over Juniper Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCo. Road 31
CrossesJuniper Creek
LocationRock Hole Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.175, -86.50167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1994)
Projected traffic344 by 2030
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$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 31 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 31 over Juniper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 31 over Juniper Creek carry?

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

How long is Co. Road 31 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Co. Road 31 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.