US Bridges

US 431 MP 33.455 over Stream

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. N. Henry Co. #18 · Structure no. 013217

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 MP 33.455 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 431 MP 33.455 over Stream in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,278 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 431 MP 33.455
CrossesStream
Location0.7 Mi. N. Henry Co. #18
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46372, -85.30667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2013)
Projected traffic15,278 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 MP 33.455 over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 MP 33.455 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 431 MP 33.455 over Stream carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 431 MP 33.455 over Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 431 MP 33.455 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.