US Bridges

Al 106 over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. E CO RD 15 JCT · Structure no. 016005

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
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 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 106
CrossesStream
Location2.0 Mi. E CO RD 15 JCT
RouteState Highway 106
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.66285, -86.79075
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic830 (2013)
Projected traffic973 by 2033
Trucks20%
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$818,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 106 over Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Al 106 over Stream carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Al 106 over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 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.