US Bridges

US 431 over Hatchechubbee Creek

Poor

Russell County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S RR at Pittsview · Structure no. 001897

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 over Hatchechubbee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 431 over Hatchechubbee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2030. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 431
CrossesHatchechubbee Creek
Location0.3 MI S RR at Pittsview
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.18315, -85.1655
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2009)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 over Hatchechubbee Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 over Hatchechubbee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 431 over Hatchechubbee Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 431 over Hatchechubbee Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 431 over Hatchechubbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.