US Bridges

US 331 over Sclrr

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 7.4MI.S.SOU.BY-PASS · Structure no. 010288

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,655
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 331 over Sclrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 331 over Sclrr in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,655 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,619 by 2033. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 331
CrossesSclrr
Location7.4MI.S.SOU.BY-PASS
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.2178, -86.29315
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,655 (2013)
Projected traffic3,619 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 331 over Sclrr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 331 over Sclrr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 331 over Sclrr carry?

About 2,655 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 331 over Sclrr?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 331 over Sclrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.