HWY 31 over Barr Creek
GoodDale County, Alabama · SEC-14 T-4-N R-24-E · Structure no. 013009
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 31 over Barr Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 31 over Barr Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 31 over Barr Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 31 over Barr 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY 31 over Barr Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY 31 over Barr Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 31 over Barr Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.