US Bridges

US 31 over Franklin Mill Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N CO RD 18 · Structure no. 005080

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,539
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Franklin Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 31 over Franklin Mill Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 70 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 9,539 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,309 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesFranklin Mill Creek
Location0.3 MI N CO RD 18
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.08006, -87.11424
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic9,539 (2021)
Projected traffic14,309 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Franklin Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 31 over Franklin Mill 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 over Franklin Mill Creek carry?

About 9,539 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Franklin Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 31 over Franklin Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.