US Bridges

CO 31 over Uchee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 3.1 MI S Hugley · Structure no. 011725

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 31 over Uchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 31 over Uchee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 94 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 6 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 31
CrossesUchee Creek
Location3.1 MI S Hugley
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38598, -85.23569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1980)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 31 over Uchee Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CO 31 over Uchee Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO 31 over Uchee Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is CO 31 over Uchee Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO 31 over Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.