US Bridges

US231; US431; SR1 over Oakwood Ave.

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · JCT US231 * Oakwood Ave · Structure no. 015790

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,928
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US231; US431; SR1 over Oakwood Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US231; US431; SR1 over Oakwood Ave. in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 38,928 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,499 by 2042. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS231; US431; SR1
CrossesOakwood Ave.
LocationJCT US231 * Oakwood Ave
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74887, -86.59912
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,928 (2022)
Projected traffic54,499 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US231; US431; SR1 over Oakwood Ave. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US231; US431; SR1 over Oakwood Ave. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US231; US431; SR1 over Oakwood Ave. carry?

About 38,928 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US231; US431; SR1 over Oakwood Ave.?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US231; US431; SR1 over Oakwood Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.