US Bridges

SR 38 / US280 over Stream

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 11.3 MI E Tall CO Line · Structure no. 010759

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 / US280 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 / US280 over Stream in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38 / US280
CrossesStream
Location11.3 MI E Tall CO Line
RouteState Highway 38
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.00083, -86.08233
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2023)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 / US280 over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 / US280 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 / US280 over Stream carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 / US280 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns SR 38 / US280 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.