US Bridges

Pelham Road over Stream

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · .2 MI W of SR21 · Structure no. 019326

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelham Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Pelham Road over Stream in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesPelham Road
CrossesStream
Location.2 MI W of SR21
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69763, -85.82536
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2023)
Projected traffic549 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$780,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pelham Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelham Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pelham Road over Stream carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pelham Road over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pelham Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.