US Bridges

US 231 MP 34.953 over Choctawhatchee River

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 4.1 MI N.Sr 134 · Structure no. 006633

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
431 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 34.953 over Choctawhatchee River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 231 MP 34.953 over Choctawhatchee River in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,504 by 2033. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 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 34.953
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
Location4.1 MI N.Sr 134
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35688, -85.55838
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2013)
Projected traffic11,504 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 34.953 over Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 MP 34.953 over Choctawhatchee River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 MP 34.953 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 34.953 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 MP 34.953 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.