CO Rt 131 over Town Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E JCT CR 339 · Structure no. 005224
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 296 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 131 over Town Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 131 over Town Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 131 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 131 over Town Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 131 over Town Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 131 over Town Creek?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 131 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.