US Bridges

Rural Road over Stream

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.20 Mi. E US 43 · Structure no. 012685

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rural Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rural Road over Stream in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 63 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRural Road
CrossesStream
Location0.20 Mi. E US 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.86833, -87.74167
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic150 (1995)
Projected traffic165 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rural Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Rural Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rural Road over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rural Road over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rural Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.