US Bridges

Private Drive over Stream

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · 6.9 MI N JCT I65 * SR91 · Structure no. 010083

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Drive over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Drive over Stream in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate Drive
CrossesStream
Location6.9 MI N JCT I65 * SR91
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01778, -86.79694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$118,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Private Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does Private Drive over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Private Drive over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Private Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.