US Bridges

CO RD 131 over Barnsville Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 5 Miles South Barnsville · Structure no. 007515

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 131 over Barnsville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 131 over Barnsville Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 131
CrossesBarnsville Creek
Location5 Miles South Barnsville
RouteCounty Highway 131
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.1355, -88.07475
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2001)
Projected traffic118 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$273,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 131 over Barnsville Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 131 over Barnsville 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 131 over Barnsville Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO RD 131 over Barnsville Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 131 over Barnsville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.