US Bridges

CO RD 31 over HWY 31

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Sec 29 T4N R4E · Structure no. 016671

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 31 over HWY 31 is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 31 over HWY 31 in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 31
CrossesHWY 31
LocationSec 29 T4N R4E
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28642, -85.65943
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2007)
Projected traffic909 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 31 over HWY 31 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 31 over HWY 31 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 RD 31 over HWY 31 carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 31 over HWY 31?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 31 over HWY 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.