US Bridges

US 331 over Catoma Creek RELIEF#2

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi.S.Of Sou.Bypass · Structure no. 011613

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

About this bridge

US 331 over Catoma Creek RELIEF#2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 331 over Catoma Creek RELIEF#2 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 6 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 238 ft (72.5 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 RELIEF#2
Location0.3 Mi.S.Of Sou.Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31709, -86.30773
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 331 over Catoma Creek RELIEF#2 built?

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

What condition is US 331 over Catoma Creek RELIEF#2 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 331 over Catoma Creek RELIEF#2 carry?

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

How long is US 331 over Catoma Creek RELIEF#2?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 331 over Catoma Creek RELIEF#2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.