US 31 Nbl over Ala RR
Escambia County, Alabama · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 31 Nbl over Ala RR in Escambia County, Alabama, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,567 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 44 of the 200 inventoried bridges in Escambia County rated good (22.0%); 3 (1.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 197 ft |
| Location | 2.2 Mi N US 29 |
| NBI structure number | 016569 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Escambia County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 SB over Hurricane Creek | 1964 | 26,382 | Fair |
| I-65 NB over Hurricane Creek | 1964 | 26,382 | Fair |
| I-65 over Little Escambia Creek | 1960 | 25,108 | Fair |
| I-65 over Dean Creek | 1960 | 25,106 | Fair |
| I-65 Nbl over Branch | 1964 | 24,571 | Fair |
| I-65 over Hog Branch | 1964 | 23,996 | Fair |
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