US Bridges

US 82 over Stream

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 8.1 Mi.E.Of Chiltonco Lin · Structure no. 001910

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Stream in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,820 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesStream
Location8.1 Mi.E.Of Chiltonco Lin
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57459, -86.68329
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2013)
Projected traffic3,820 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$669,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Stream carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Stream?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.