31 ST Str SW over Branch
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 31 ST Str SW * Parklawn · Structure no. 002291
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
31 ST Str SW over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 31 ST Str SW over Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31 ST Str SW over Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is 31 ST Str SW over Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 31 ST Str SW over Branch carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 31 ST Str SW over Branch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns 31 ST Str SW over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.