US Bridges

US 331 over Catoma Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi.S.Of Sou.Bypass · Structure no. 011609

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
779 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,615
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 331 over Catoma Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 331 over Catoma Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3,615 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,927 by 2033. The structure is 779 ft (237.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 331
CrossesCatoma Creek
Location1.0 Mi.S.Of Sou.Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30664, -86.30761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length779 ft (237.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,615 (2013)
Projected traffic4,927 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 331 over Catoma Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 331 over Catoma 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 331 over Catoma Creek carry?

About 3,615 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 331 over Catoma Creek?

The structure is 779 ft (237.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 331 over Catoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.