US 31 over Big Escambia Creek
FairEscambia County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N US 29 · Structure no. 017167
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 696 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,410
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Big Escambia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Big Escambia Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15,410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,115 by 2041. The structure is 696 ft (212 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Big Escambia Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 over Big Escambia 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 Big Escambia Creek carry?
About 15,410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Big Escambia Creek?
The structure is 696 ft (212 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Big Escambia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.