US Bridges

US431 SR1 over Honeycomb Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 3.9MI.NJCT.SR79*US431 · Structure no. 017259

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,235
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US431 SR1 over Honeycomb Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US431 SR1 over Honeycomb Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 9,235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,929 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesUS431 SR1
CrossesHoneycomb Creek
Location3.9MI.NJCT.SR79*US431
RouteU.S. Route 431
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45767, -86.30025
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,235 (2022)
Projected traffic12,929 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US431 SR1 over Honeycomb Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US431 SR1 over Honeycomb 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US431 SR1 over Honeycomb Creek carry?

About 9,235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US431 SR1 over Honeycomb Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US431 SR1 over Honeycomb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.