US Bridges

US 231 over Lake Jordan

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 9.7MI.S.COOSA Co. Line · Structure no. 011632

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,960
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Lake Jordan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over Lake Jordan 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 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 5,960 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,432 by 2033. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesLake Jordan
Location9.7MI.S.COOSA Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63536, -86.24049
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span281 ft (85.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,960 (2013)
Projected traffic7,432 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 over Lake Jordan built?

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

What condition is US 231 over Lake Jordan 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 over Lake Jordan carry?

About 5,960 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Lake Jordan?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 281 ft (85.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Lake Jordan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.