US Bridges

US 431 MP 21.311 over Burdeshaw Mills Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 2.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR 210 · Structure no. 007613

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 MP 21.311 over Burdeshaw Mills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 431 MP 21.311 over Burdeshaw Mills Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,493 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 431 MP 21.311
CrossesBurdeshaw Mills Creek
Location2.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR 210
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29692, -85.36037
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2013)
Projected traffic21,493 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 MP 21.311 over Burdeshaw Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 MP 21.311 over Burdeshaw Mills Creek 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 21.311 over Burdeshaw Mills Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 431 MP 21.311 over Burdeshaw Mills Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US 431 MP 21.311 over Burdeshaw Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.