US Bridges

County Road 31 over Five Mile Creek

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Hale County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 018730

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 31 over Five Mile Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 76 years old, older 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2034. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesFive Mile Creek
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RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.825, -87.625
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2001)
Projected traffic335 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is County Road 31 over Five Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.