US Bridges

US 31 over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N of Georgiana · Structure no. 000880

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying US 31 over Stream in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,545 by 2033. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI N of Georgiana
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65063, -86.71978
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2013)
Projected traffic3,545 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Stream built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 over Stream carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Stream?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.