US Bridges

Co. Rd. 1605 over Stream

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 0.75MI. E JCT SR157*US278 · Structure no. 017746

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 1605 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 1605 over Stream in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 1605
CrossesStream
Location0.75MI. E JCT SR157*US278
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18279, -86.77246
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 1605 over Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 1605 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 1605 over Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 1605 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 1605 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.