US Bridges

US 31 over Caney Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.5 MI North of in 65 · Structure no. 017417

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,270
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,270 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,331 by 2033. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.5 MI North of in 65
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27339, -86.35612
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,270 (2013)
Projected traffic18,331 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 over Caney Creek carry?

About 14,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.