US 431 over Black Creek
GoodEtowah County, Alabama · @ Emma Sampson School · Structure no. 020541
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,614
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 431 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 431 over Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 14,614 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,460 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Black Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 431 over Black 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 431 over Black Creek carry?
About 14,614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 431 over Black Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US 431 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.