US Bridges

SR 51 MP 56.134 over Stream

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 1 Mi.S.Barbour CO.25 · Structure no. 000415

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 MP 56.134 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 51 MP 56.134 over Stream in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 98 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51 MP 56.134
CrossesStream
Location1 Mi.S.Barbour CO.25
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.96056, -85.51325
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic830 (2013)
Projected traffic1,136 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 51 MP 56.134 over Stream built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 51 MP 56.134 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 51 MP 56.134 over Stream carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 MP 56.134 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 51 MP 56.134 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.