US Bridges

SR 202 over Stream

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 8.47 MI E US 78 · Structure no. 013397

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,698
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 1984, so it is 41 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 13,698 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,177 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 202
CrossesStream
Location8.47 MI E US 78
RouteState Highway 202
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65447, -85.83729
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,698 (2022)
Projected traffic19,177 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 202 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 202 over Stream carry?

About 13,698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over Stream?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR 202 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.