US Bridges

US 31 over Beulah Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 4.0 Mi.S.Of I65 · Structure no. 013886

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Beulah Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 31 over Beulah Branch 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesBeulah Branch
Location4.0 Mi.S.Of I65
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.21898, -86.34881
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2013)
Projected traffic5,395 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$603,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Beulah Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Beulah Branch 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 Beulah Branch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Beulah Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Beulah Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.