US Bridges

US 431 MP 41.540 over Seaboard Rr(abandoned)

Good

Henry County, Alabama · 2 Mi. N Jct. SR 27 · Structure no. 010914

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,885
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 MP 41.540 over Seaboard Rr(abandoned) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 431 MP 41.540 over Seaboard Rr(abandoned) in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,885 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,030 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 431 MP 41.540
CrossesSeaboard Rr(abandoned)
Location2 Mi. N Jct. SR 27
RouteU.S. Route 431
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5765, -85.2806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,885 (2013)
Projected traffic5,030 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 MP 41.540 over Seaboard Rr(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 MP 41.540 over Seaboard Rr(abandoned) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 431 MP 41.540 over Seaboard Rr(abandoned) carry?

About 3,885 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 431 MP 41.540 over Seaboard Rr(abandoned)?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 431 MP 41.540 over Seaboard Rr(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.