US Bridges

CR # 31 over Trib to Alabama River

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.05 MI N CR 952 · Structure no. 007393

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 31 over Trib to Alabama River is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 31 over Trib to Alabama River in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR # 31
CrossesTrib to Alabama River
Location0.05 MI N CR 952
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1985, -87.20917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2012)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$341,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 31 over Trib to Alabama River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 31 over Trib to Alabama 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 31 over Trib to Alabama River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR # 31 over Trib to Alabama River?

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

Who owns CR # 31 over Trib to Alabama River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.