US Bridges

SR 55 MP 35.396 over Stream

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · 1.7 MI.S.COV.#82 · Structure no. 011457

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,160
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 55 MP 35.396 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 55 MP 35.396 over Stream in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,188 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 55 MP 35.396
CrossesStream
Location1.7 MI.S.COV.#82
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39665, -86.5757
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2013)
Projected traffic5,188 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 55 MP 35.396 over Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 55 MP 35.396 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 SR 55 MP 35.396 over Stream carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 55 MP 35.396 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR 55 MP 35.396 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.