US Bridges

AL1 US231 US431 over Max Luther Drive

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Max Luther DR * Mem. Pkwy · Structure no. 019710

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,947
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL1 US231 US431 over Max Luther Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL1 US231 US431 over Max Luther Drive in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 41,947 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,726 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long and 100 ft wide.

CarriesAL1 US231 US431
CrossesMax Luther Drive
LocationMax Luther DR * Mem. Pkwy
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7575, -86.59306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (108 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,947 (2022)
Projected traffic58,726 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$8.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL1 US231 US431 over Max Luther Drive built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL1 US231 US431 over Max Luther Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does AL1 US231 US431 over Max Luther Drive carry?

About 41,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is AL1 US231 US431 over Max Luther Drive?

The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns AL1 US231 US431 over Max Luther Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.