CR431 BH WELLS RD
Carrying CR431 BH WELLS RD over CO RD 431 CHESTNUT CRK
CR431 .5MI SW HWY 31 *I65, Chilton, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR431 BH WELLS RD
The CR431 BH WELLS RD bridge in Chilton, Alabama carries CR431 BH WELLS RD over CO RD 431 CHESTNUT CRK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR431 BH WELLS RD compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.1 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016855
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR431 BH WELLS RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CR431 BH WELLS RD against other structures in Chilton and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR431 BH WELLS RD?
CR431 BH WELLS RD in Chilton, Alabama has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR431 BH WELLS RD inspected?
CR431 BH WELLS RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR431 BH WELLS RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR431 BH WELLS RD?
CR431 BH WELLS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR431 BH WELLS RD?
CR431 BH WELLS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR431 BH WELLS RD and does age affect safety?
CR431 BH WELLS RD was built in 1981, making it 45 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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