Co. Rd. 231 over Wade Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 1.0MI. N. Jct.Cord. 170 · Structure no. 017428
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 231 over Wade Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 231 over Wade Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. 231 over Wade Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Rd. 231 over Wade 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 231 over Wade Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Co. Rd. 231 over Wade Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 231 over Wade Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.