US Bridges

CO RD 231 over Minters Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E US 11 · Structure no. 018058

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 231 over Minters Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 231 over Minters Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 231
CrossesMinters Creek
Location0.3 MI E US 11
RouteCounty Highway 76
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86672, -87.85017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2001)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 231 over Minters Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 231 over Minters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 231 over Minters Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 231 over Minters Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 231 over Minters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.