US Bridges

CO Rt 12 over Stream

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3MI. N.E Ramah Ch · Structure no. 007341

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 12 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 12 over Stream in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 12
CrossesStream
Location3MI. N.E Ramah Ch
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62677, -87.09296
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1995)
Projected traffic247 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$323,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 12 over Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 12 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 12 over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 12 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 12 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.