US Bridges

SR 273 over Stream

Good

Cherokee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S JCT SR 35*273 · Structure no. 000856

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2021 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 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 273
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI S JCT SR 35*273
RouteState Highway 273
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35791, -85.61361
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 inspectionApril 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic1,010 (2021)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$486,000 (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 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 273 over Stream carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 273 over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 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.