US Bridges

US 31 SB over Burnt Corn Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S SR 41 · Structure no. 004542

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
541 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over Burnt Corn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over Burnt Corn Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 8,034 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,051 by 2041. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 SB
CrossesBurnt Corn Creek
Location0.3 MI S SR 41
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10094, -87.07671
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,034 (2021)
Projected traffic12,051 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 SB over Burnt Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 SB over Burnt Corn Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 SB over Burnt Corn Creek carry?

About 8,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB over Burnt Corn Creek?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over Burnt Corn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.