US Bridges

Co. Rt. 26 over Stream

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 0.11 Mi. E Jct. U.S. 31 · Structure no. 011808

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 26 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 26 over Stream in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 26
CrossesStream
Location0.11 Mi. E Jct. U.S. 31
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01692, -86.74652
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 26 over Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 26 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 26 over Stream carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 26 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.