US Bridges

US 231 MP 79.912 over Conecuh River

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N. SR 87 · Structure no. 010356

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
474 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 79.912 over Conecuh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 MP 79.912 over Conecuh River in Pike 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,699 by 2033. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 MP 79.912
CrossesConecuh River
Location1 Mi. N. SR 87
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84386, -85.99479
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
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2013)
Projected traffic11,699 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 79.912 over Conecuh River built?

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

What condition is US 231 MP 79.912 over Conecuh River 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 231 MP 79.912 over Conecuh River carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 79.912 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 MP 79.912 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.