US 31 NB over Little Escambia Creek
GoodEscambia County, Alabama · 4.3 MI N US 29 · Structure no. 016571
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,042
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 NB over Little Escambia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over Little Escambia Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,042 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,563 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 NB over Little Escambia Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 NB over Little Escambia Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does US 31 NB over Little Escambia Creek carry?
About 3,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 31 NB over Little Escambia Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 NB over Little Escambia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.