US Bridges

SR 156 over Stream

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 4.4 Mi. E of Jachin · Structure no. 008495

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 156 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 156 over Stream in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 156
CrossesStream
Location4.4 Mi. E of Jachin
RouteState Highway 156
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20908, -88.10049
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic1,460 (2013)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$295,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 156 over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 156 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 156 over Stream carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 156 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 156 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.