US231; US431; SR1 over West Fork Flint River
FairMadison County, Alabama · 2 MI S Tenn State Line · Structure no. 006752
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,462
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US231; US431; SR1 over West Fork Flint River is a concrete tee beam carrying US231; US431; SR1 over West Fork Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 96 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 10,462 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,647 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US231; US431; SR1 over West Fork Flint River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is US231; US431; SR1 over West Fork Flint River 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 US231; US431; SR1 over West Fork Flint River carry?
About 10,462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US231; US431; SR1 over West Fork Flint River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US231; US431; SR1 over West Fork Flint River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.