US 431 over Lake Street
FairEtowah County, Alabama · .1 Mi.So.Coosa River · Structure no. 005068
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,655
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 431 over Lake Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 431 over Lake Street in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 33,655 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,117 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 431 over Lake Street built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 431 over Lake Street 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 431 over Lake Street carry?
About 33,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 431 over Lake Street?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US 431 over Lake Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.