US 31 over Pinchony Creek
FairLowndes County, Alabama · 0.5 MI North of Al 97 · Structure no. 017140
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 472 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,790
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Pinchony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Pinchony Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,299 by 2033. The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Pinchony Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 over Pinchony 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 31 over Pinchony Creek carry?
About 1,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Pinchony Creek?
The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Pinchony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.