US Bridges

8th Street over Stream

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N of Al 22 · Structure no. 020406

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying 8th Street over Stream in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries8th Street
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI N of Al 22
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84458, -86.63928
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2009)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$994,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Street 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 8th Street over Stream carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8th Street over Stream?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.