US Bridges

_us 331 over _gin Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N.Opp City Limits · Structure no. 021575

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

_us 331 over _gin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying _us 331 over _gin Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,688 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Carries_us 331
Crosses_gin Creek
Location1 Mi. N.Opp City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 331
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.32042, -86.26212
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2013)
Projected traffic4,688 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _us 331 over _gin Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is _us 331 over _gin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does _us 331 over _gin Creek carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is _us 331 over _gin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns _us 331 over _gin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.