US Bridges

US 431; SR 1 over Flint River Relief #5

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.8 MI S Flint River · Structure no. 005765

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431; SR 1 over Flint River Relief #5 is a concrete tee beam carrying US 431; SR 1 over Flint River Relief #5 in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 11,225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,715 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 431; SR 1
CrossesFlint River Relief #5
Location0.8 MI S Flint River
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6294, -86.4604
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,225 (2023)
Projected traffic15,715 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431; SR 1 over Flint River Relief #5 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431; SR 1 over Flint River Relief #5 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 431; SR 1 over Flint River Relief #5 carry?

About 11,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 431; SR 1 over Flint River Relief #5?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 431; SR 1 over Flint River Relief #5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.