US Bridges

US 231 Nbl over Tallapoosa River Relief

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · .4 MI N. of Tallapoosa Ri · Structure no. 020204

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
615 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
16,115
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 Nbl over Tallapoosa River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 Nbl over Tallapoosa River Relief in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 16,115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,962 by 2033. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 Nbl
CrossesTallapoosa River Relief
Location.4 MI N. of Tallapoosa Ri
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45781, -86.19823
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,115 (2013)
Projected traffic21,962 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 Nbl over Tallapoosa River Relief built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 Nbl over Tallapoosa River Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 Nbl over Tallapoosa River Relief carry?

About 16,115 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 231 Nbl over Tallapoosa River Relief?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 Nbl over Tallapoosa River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.