US Bridges

US 231 Nbl over Al 108 and Service Roads

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · E.Bypass and Atlanta HWY · Structure no. 012763

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,125
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 Nbl over Al 108 and Service Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 Nbl over Al 108 and Service Roads in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20,125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,427 by 2033. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 231 Nbl
CrossesAl 108 and Service Roads
LocationE.Bypass and Atlanta HWY
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38148, -86.20997
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,125 (2013)
Projected traffic27,427 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 Nbl over Al 108 and Service Roads built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 Nbl over Al 108 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 Al 108 and Service Roads carry?

About 20,125 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 231 Nbl over Al 108 and Service Roads?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 Nbl over Al 108 and Service Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.