US Bridges

Ramp to US 231 S over Holmes Ave.

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N JCT US231 *US431 · Structure no. 015668

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,001
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to US 231 S over Holmes Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to US 231 S over Holmes Ave. in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,001 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to US 231 S
CrossesHolmes Ave.
Location0.6 MI N JCT US231 *US431
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73, -86.59833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,001 (2022)
Projected traffic14,001 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to US 231 S over Holmes Ave. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to US 231 S over Holmes Ave. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to US 231 S over Holmes Ave. carry?

About 10,001 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to US 231 S over Holmes Ave.?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to US 231 S over Holmes Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.