US Bridges

US 31 over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 2.4MI N Conecuh CO Line · Structure no. 016663

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,752
2023 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 1995, so it is 30 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 6,752 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,794 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesStream
Location2.4MI N Conecuh CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.549, -86.73562
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic6,752 (2023)
Projected traffic9,794 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 6,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 31 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.