US Bridges

SR1/US431 over Wedowee Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · Town of Wedowee · Structure no. 012529

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
426 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,051
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/US431 over Wedowee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1/US431 over Wedowee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,051 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,071 by 2042. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1/US431
CrossesWedowee Creek
LocationTown of Wedowee
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32608, -85.48766
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,051 (2022)
Projected traffic7,071 by 2042
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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1/US431 over Wedowee Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1/US431 over Wedowee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1/US431 over Wedowee Creek carry?

About 5,051 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1/US431 over Wedowee Creek?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR1/US431 over Wedowee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.