US Bridges

Al - 3 (us 31) over Village Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 31 .1 MI So Finley Ave · Structure no. 014834

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
690 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 3 (us 31) over Village Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 3 (us 31) over Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 19,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,985 by 2043. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 3 (us 31)
CrossesVillage Creek
LocationUS 31 .1 MI So Finley Ave
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54278, -86.81361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,450 (2023)
Projected traffic24,985 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$12.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 3 (us 31) over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 3 (us 31) over Village 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 3 (us 31) over Village Creek carry?

About 19,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al - 3 (us 31) over Village Creek?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 3 (us 31) over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.