US Bridges

SR 202 over Stream

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Calhoun County, Alabama · 7.9 MI E JCT US 78 · Structure no. 012056

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,275
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 202 over Stream in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,385 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 202
CrossesStream
Location7.9 MI E JCT US 78
RouteState Highway 202
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64738, -85.8715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,275 (2022)
Projected traffic14,385 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 202 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 202 over Stream carry?

About 10,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns SR 202 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.