US 31 over Pintlala Creek
FairMontgomery County, Alabama · 5.45 Mi.S.Of I65 · Structure no. 013884
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 492 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Pintlala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Pintlala Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,395 by 2033. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 31 over Pintlala Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 over Pintlala 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 31 over Pintlala Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Pintlala Creek?
The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Pintlala Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.