US Bridges

CO Rt 5 over Stream

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1MILE North Bermuda · Structure no. 005459

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 5 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 5 over Stream in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 5
CrossesStream
Location1MILE North Bermuda
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50392, -87.17797
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1995)
Projected traffic363 by 2034
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 5 over Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 5 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 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 5 over Stream carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 5 over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 5 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.