Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River
PoorClosed to trafficMadison County, Alabama · 1.4 MI S New Hope · Structure no. 000434
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 672
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 672 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2021.
How much traffic does Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River carry?
About 672 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.