US Bridges

CO RD 31 over Quarter Creek Branch

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI S JCT CO RD 69 · Structure no. 000979

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 31 over Quarter Creek Branch is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 31 over Quarter Creek Branch in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 31
CrossesQuarter Creek Branch
Location1 MI S JCT CO RD 69
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.27021, -87.60276
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1991)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$212,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 31 over Quarter Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 31 over Quarter Creek Branch 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 Quarter Creek Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 31 over Quarter Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 31 over Quarter Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.