US Bridges

Sanfort Rd. over US 431

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · MI 115.9-1.33 MI E US 80 · Structure no. 007904

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,710
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanfort Rd. over US 431 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sanfort Rd. over US 431 in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,710 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,594 by 2033. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSanfort Rd.
CrossesUS 431
LocationMI 115.9-1.33 MI E US 80
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45686, -85.01234
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,710 (2009)
Projected traffic6,594 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanfort Rd. over US 431 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanfort Rd. over US 431 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Sanfort Rd. over US 431 carry?

About 4,710 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sanfort Rd. over US 431?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sanfort Rd. over US 431?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.