US Bridges

US 31 NB over Burnt Corn Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S SR 41 · Structure no. 016008

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
541 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Burnt Corn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over Burnt Corn Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 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 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesBurnt Corn Creek
Location0.3 MI S SR 41
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10067, -87.07711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 NB over Burnt Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 NB 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 NB over Burnt Corn Creek carry?

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

How long is US 31 NB 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Burnt Corn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.