US Bridges

White Oak Cir. over Stream

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · 0.9 MI SW of I65 · Structure no. 020736

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak Cir. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying White Oak Cir. over Stream in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,033 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhite Oak Cir.
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI SW of I65
RouteCity Street 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.10288, -86.87315
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,033 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$300,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Oak Cir. over Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak Cir. over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does White Oak Cir. over Stream carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is White Oak Cir. over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns White Oak Cir. over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.