US Bridges

US 331 MP 43.787 over Conecuh River

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · .5 Mi.N.Jct.Sr 189 · Structure no. 011193

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
839 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 331 MP 43.787 over Conecuh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 331 MP 43.787 over Conecuh River in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,479 by 2033. The structure is 839 ft (255.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 331 MP 43.787
CrossesConecuh River
Location.5 Mi.N.Jct.Sr 189
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.57288, -86.25228
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length839 ft (255.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2013)
Projected traffic8,479 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 331 MP 43.787 over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 331 MP 43.787 over Conecuh River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 331 MP 43.787 over Conecuh River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 331 MP 43.787 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 839 ft (255.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 331 MP 43.787 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.