US Bridges

Old 431 over Piney Wood CR ?

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 1MI N. Morr. X Rds · Structure no. 018097

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1900 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 431 over Piney Wood CR ? is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 431 over Piney Wood CR ? in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld 431
CrossesPiney Wood CR ?
Location1MI N. Morr. X Rds
RouteCounty Highway 431
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.434, -85.5126
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1900)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 431 over Piney Wood CR ? built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 431 over Piney Wood CR ? 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old 431 over Piney Wood CR ? carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1900 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Old 431 over Piney Wood CR ??

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old 431 over Piney Wood CR ??

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.