US Bridges

US 431 over Lakewood Drive

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 3.3 MI N JCT US 80 · Structure no. 012533

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,705
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 over Lakewood Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 431 over Lakewood Drive 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 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 19,705 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,513 by 2033. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 431
CrossesLakewood Drive
Location3.3 MI N JCT US 80
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47528, -85.03722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,705 (2013)
Projected traffic25,513 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 US 431 over Lakewood Drive built?

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

What condition is US 431 over Lakewood Drive 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 431 over Lakewood Drive carry?

About 19,705 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 431 over Lakewood Drive?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 431 over Lakewood Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.