US Bridges

US 231 MP 39.061 over Klondike Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. SR 123 · Structure no. 011546

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 39.061 over Klondike Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 MP 39.061 over Klondike Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 17,180 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,332 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 MP 39.061
CrossesKlondike Creek
Location2 Mi. S. SR 123
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40575, -85.59702
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,180 (2013)
Projected traffic22,332 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 39.061 over Klondike Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 231 MP 39.061 over Klondike 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 MP 39.061 over Klondike Creek carry?

About 17,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 39.061 over Klondike Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US 231 MP 39.061 over Klondike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.