Old HWY 431 over Little Tallapoosa River
GoodRandolph County, Alabama · 3 Miles N of Wedowee · Structure no. 019224
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 345 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 431 over Little Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 431 over Little Tallapoosa River 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2030. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 309 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 431 over Little Tallapoosa River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 431 over Little Tallapoosa River 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 Old HWY 431 over Little Tallapoosa River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 431 over Little Tallapoosa River?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 309 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 431 over Little Tallapoosa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.