US Bridges

US 231 MP 25.356 over Quail Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N. Ross Clark Circl · Structure no. 005391

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 25.356 over Quail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 MP 25.356 over Quail Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 97 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 34,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,326 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 MP 25.356
CrossesQuail Creek
Location1 Mi. N. Ross Clark Circl
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26337, -85.43993
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,100 (2013)
Projected traffic44,326 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 25.356 over Quail Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 231 MP 25.356 over Quail 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 MP 25.356 over Quail Creek carry?

About 34,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 25.356 over Quail Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 231 MP 25.356 over Quail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.