US Bridges

AL1/US 431 over Jones Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N Roanoke · Structure no. 000326

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL1/US 431 over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL1/US 431 over Jones Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 7,155 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,017 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAL1/US 431
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.7 MI N Roanoke
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17556, -85.38894
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,155 (2023)
Projected traffic10,017 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL1/US 431 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL1/US 431 over Jones 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does AL1/US 431 over Jones Creek carry?

About 7,155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL1/US 431 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns AL1/US 431 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.