US Bridges

SR 273 over Stream

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 9.5 MI N JCT SR 68 *273 · Structure no. 000855

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
696
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 273 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 273 over Stream in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 696 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 273
CrossesStream
Location9.5 MI N JCT SR 68 *273
RouteState Highway 273
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.28804, -85.66901
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic696 (2022)
Projected traffic723 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 273 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 273 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 273 over Stream carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 273 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 273 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.