US Bridges

US 431 over Norfolk Southern R/R

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 3.3 MI W JCT US 80 · Structure no. 012534

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 over Norfolk Southern R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 431 over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 18,690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,199 by 2033. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 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
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location3.3 MI W JCT US 80
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49308, -85.03878
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,690 (2013)
Projected traffic24,199 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

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

What condition is US 431 over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 431 over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 18,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 431 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 431 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.