US Bridges

SR1 / US 431 over High Pine Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Roanoke · Structure no. 009586

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,191
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 / US 431 over High Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1 / US 431 over High Pine Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 7,191 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,067 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1 / US 431
CrossesHigh Pine Creek
Location0.2 MI N Roanoke
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17211, -85.38006
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,191 (2023)
Projected traffic10,067 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1 / US 431 over High Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1 / US 431 over High Pine 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1 / US 431 over High Pine Creek carry?

About 7,191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1 / US 431 over High Pine Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1 / US 431 over High Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.