US 31 Nbl over Catoma Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S of So by Pass · Structure no. 005088
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 783 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,885
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 Nbl over Catoma Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31 Nbl over Catoma Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,885 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,129 by 2033. The structure is 783 ft (238.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 Nbl over Catoma Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 Nbl over Catoma Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does US 31 Nbl over Catoma Creek carry?
About 7,885 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 31 Nbl over Catoma Creek?
The structure is 783 ft (238.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 Nbl over Catoma Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.