US Bridges

US 231 Sbl over Corn Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.N.Of Wetumpka · Structure no. 011629

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 Sbl over Corn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 Sbl over Corn Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,158 by 2033. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 Sbl
CrossesCorn Creek
Location0.5 Mi.N.Of Wetumpka
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56833, -86.2
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,740 (2013)
Projected traffic7,158 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 Sbl over Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 Sbl over Corn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 Sbl over Corn Creek carry?

About 5,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 231 Sbl over Corn Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 Sbl over Corn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.