US Bridges

6th Street over Stream

FairPosted for load

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.2MI N US 31 · Structure no. 011182

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Street over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying 6th Street over Stream in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6th Street
CrossesStream
Location0.2MI N US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83469, -86.62775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2007)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Street over Stream carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 6th Street over Stream?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.