Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River Relief
FairClosed to trafficMadison County, Alabama · 1.3 MI S New Hope · Structure no. 000550
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 672
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River Relief in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River Relief built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River Relief 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River Relief carry?
About 672 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River Relief?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old 431 HWY over Paint Rock River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.