US Bridges

US 231 Nbl over CSX RR and Service Roads

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 500 Ft.S. of Wares Ferry · Structure no. 008686

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 Nbl over CSX RR and Service Roads is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 231 Nbl over CSX RR and Service Roads in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 18,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,736 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 Nbl
CrossesCSX RR and Service Roads
Location500 Ft.S. of Wares Ferry
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38982, -86.21084
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,150 (2013)
Projected traffic24,736 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 Nbl over CSX RR and Service Roads built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 Nbl over CSX RR and Service Roads 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 Nbl over CSX RR and Service Roads carry?

About 18,150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 231 Nbl over CSX RR and Service Roads?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 Nbl over CSX RR and Service Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.