US Bridges

US 431 over Drum Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 2.4 MI N JCT US431 * SR75 · Structure no. 004266

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 over Drum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 431 over Drum 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 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 30,151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,211 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 431
CrossesDrum Creek
Location2.4 MI N JCT US431 * SR75
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29, -86.24333
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic30,151 (2023)
Projected traffic42,211 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 over Drum Creek built?

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

What condition is US 431 over Drum 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 Drum Creek carry?

About 30,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 431 over Drum Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 431 over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.