CO RD 31 over I - 59
FairSt. Clair County, Alabama · CO RD 31 * I59 · Structure no. 007233
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 966
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 31 over I - 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 31 over I - 59 in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 966 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 31 over I - 59 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 31 over I - 59 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 31 over I - 59 carry?
About 966 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 31 over I - 59?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 31 over I - 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.