US Bridges

C R 31 over Town Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E JCT C R 28 · Structure no. 019019

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C R 31 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C R 31 over Town Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC R 31
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT C R 28
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44667, -87.435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic95 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$516,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C R 31 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is C R 31 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does C R 31 over Town Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is C R 31 over Town Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns C R 31 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.