US 31 over Canoe Creek
GoodEscambia County, Alabama · 0.7 MI S CO RD 5 · Structure no. 016932
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,184
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Canoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 31 over Canoe Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,184 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,276 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Canoe Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 over Canoe 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 31 over Canoe Creek carry?
About 6,184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Canoe Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Canoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.