US Bridges

Al. 106 over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E of US 31 · Structure no. 008858

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 106 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al. 106 over Stream in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,642 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesAl. 106
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI E of US 31
RouteState Highway 106
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64393, -86.7164
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2013)
Projected traffic1,642 by 2033
Trucks16%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 106 over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al. 106 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al. 106 over Stream carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al. 106 over Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al. 106 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.