US Bridges

Co. 1251 over Stroud Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N.W. Cumbee Mill · Structure no. 018376

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1251 over Stroud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 1251 over Stroud Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo. 1251
CrossesStroud Creek
Location1 Mi. N.W. Cumbee Mill
RouteCounty Highway 251
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07893, -85.32252
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2010)
Projected traffic66 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$189,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1251 over Stroud Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1251 over Stroud Creek 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 Co. 1251 over Stroud Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Co. 1251 over Stroud Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1251 over Stroud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.