US Bridges

US 231 over Little Weoka Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi.S.Of Coosa CO Line · Structure no. 015544

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Little Weoka Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over Little Weoka Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,644 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesLittle Weoka Creek
Location1.7 Mi.S.Of Coosa CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7357, -86.2348
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2013)
Projected traffic2,644 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 over Little Weoka Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Little Weoka 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 Little Weoka Creek carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Little Weoka Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Little Weoka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.