US Bridges

US 231 Nbl over Olustee Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.3 Mi.N.Al 94 · Structure no. 008800

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,370
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 Nbl over Olustee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 231 Nbl over Olustee Creek 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 7,370 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,580 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 Nbl
CrossesOlustee Creek
Location2.3 Mi.N.Al 94
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.02484, -86.03154
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,370 (2013)
Projected traffic9,580 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$668,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 Nbl over Olustee Creek built?

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

What condition is US 231 Nbl over Olustee Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 Nbl over Olustee Creek carry?

About 7,370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 231 Nbl over Olustee Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 231 Nbl over Olustee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.