US Bridges

US 431 over Mill Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 3.1 MI W JCT US 80 · Structure no. 012531

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,410
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 431 over Mill Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 39,410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,026 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 431
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.1 MI W JCT US 80
RouteU.S. Route 431
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4892, -85.0347
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,410 (2013)
Projected traffic51,026 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 over Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 431 over Mill Creek carry?

About 39,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 431 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US 431 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.