US Bridges

US 231 MP 44.712 over Little Claybank Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · Jct. US-231 * SR-27 · Structure no. 005533

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,305
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 44.712 over Little Claybank Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 231 MP 44.712 over Little Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 9,305 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,505 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 MP 44.712
CrossesLittle Claybank Creek
LocationJct. US-231 * SR-27
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4583, -85.66758
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,305 (2013)
Projected traffic13,505 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 44.712 over Little Claybank Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 MP 44.712 over Little Claybank Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 MP 44.712 over Little Claybank Creek carry?

About 9,305 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 44.712 over Little Claybank Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 MP 44.712 over Little Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.