US Bridges

County Road 431 over Wedowee Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 1 MI N Town of Wedowee · Structure no. 019223

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,408
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 431 over Wedowee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 431 over Wedowee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,408 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 431
CrossesWedowee Creek
Location1 MI N Town of Wedowee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3677, -85.4764
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2005)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 431 over Wedowee Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 431 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 431 over Wedowee Creek carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 431 over Wedowee Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 431 over Wedowee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.