US Bridges

US 231 over CSX Rail Road

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1500 Ft. N. East Bypas · Structure no. 018703

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,030
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over CSX Rail Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over CSX Rail Road in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,653 by 2033. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesCSX Rail Road
Location1500 Ft. N. East Bypas
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42667, -86.22333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,030 (2013)
Projected traffic43,653 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$7.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 over CSX Rail Road built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over CSX Rail Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 32,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.