US Bridges

Al 1 (us 431) over Uchee Creek Relief

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 3.89 MI N JCT SR169 · Structure no. 016254

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,910
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 1 (us 431) over Uchee Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 1 (us 431) over Uchee Creek Relief in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,910 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,357 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 1 (us 431)
CrossesUchee Creek Relief
Location3.89 MI N JCT SR169
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35246, -85.11757
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,910 (2013)
Projected traffic6,357 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 1 (us 431) over Uchee Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 1 (us 431) over Uchee Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Al 1 (us 431) over Uchee Creek Relief carry?

About 4,910 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 1 (us 431) over Uchee Creek Relief?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 1 (us 431) over Uchee Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.