US Bridges

US 231 over Yellow Water Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi.North Wetumpka · Structure no. 011631

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Yellow Water Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 231 over Yellow Water 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 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,570 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesYellow Water Creek
Location3.0 Mi.North Wetumpka
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60215, -86.21495
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2013)
Projected traffic7,570 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 over Yellow Water Creek built?

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

What condition is US 231 over Yellow Water 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 over Yellow Water Creek carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Yellow Water Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 231 over Yellow Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.