CO 31 over Padgett Branch
GoodRussell County, Alabama · 3.2KM SE Hugley · Structure no. 016757
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 31 over Padgett Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 31 over Padgett Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 31 over Padgett Branch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 31 over Padgett Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CO 31 over Padgett Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is CO 31 over Padgett Branch?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO 31 over Padgett Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.