US Bridges

US 31 over CSX RR

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N CO RD 5 · Structure no. 013567

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,614
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over CSX RR in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,921 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.5 MI N CO RD 5
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02704, -87.38878
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,614 (2021)
Projected traffic6,921 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over CSX RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 over CSX RR carry?

About 4,614 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over CSX RR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.