US Bridges

Old 431 HWY over Berkley Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.2 MI NE US HWY 431 · Structure no. 000554

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 431 HWY over Berkley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old 431 HWY over Berkley Creek 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld 431 HWY
CrossesBerkley Creek
Location1.2 MI NE US HWY 431
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63893, -86.44854
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1992)
Projected traffic503 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$292,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 431 HWY over Berkley Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 431 HWY over Berkley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old 431 HWY over Berkley Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old 431 HWY over Berkley Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old 431 HWY over Berkley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.