US Bridges

US 231 MP 15.643 over Central of Georgia R. R.

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. U.S. 84 · Structure no. 000207

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 15.643 over Central of Georgia R. R. is a concrete slab carrying US 231 MP 15.643 over Central of Georgia R. R. in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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 14,820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,188 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 MP 15.643
CrossesCentral of Georgia R. R.
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. U.S. 84
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22242, -85.39324
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,820 (2013)
Projected traffic19,188 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 15.643 over Central of Georgia R. R. built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 MP 15.643 over Central of Georgia R. R. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 MP 15.643 over Central of Georgia R. R. carry?

About 14,820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 15.643 over Central of Georgia R. R.?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 MP 15.643 over Central of Georgia R. R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.