US Bridges

US 31 over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 02.2 MI N JCT Al 185 · Structure no. 003629

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 31 over Stream in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,314 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesStream
Location02.2 MI N JCT Al 185
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80167, -86.61583
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic2,580 (2013)
Projected traffic3,314 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$589,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 over Stream carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 31 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.