US Bridges

US 431 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S JCT US431 * SR75 · Structure no. 004265

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 431 over Turkey Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 31,175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,645 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 431
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5 MI S JCT US431 * SR75
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.26211, -86.18894
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic31,175 (2023)
Projected traffic43,645 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 over Turkey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 431 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 31,175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 431 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 431 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.