US Bridges

SR 134 MP 37.479 over Stream

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi. E. of Daleville · Structure no. 002757

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 134 MP 37.479 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 134 MP 37.479 over Stream in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 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 4,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,422 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 134 MP 37.479
CrossesStream
Location2.5 Mi. E. of Daleville
RouteState Highway 134
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31092, -85.68245
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,460 (2013)
Projected traffic6,422 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$767,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 134 MP 37.479 over Stream built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 134 MP 37.479 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 134 MP 37.479 over Stream carry?

About 4,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 134 MP 37.479 over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 134 MP 37.479 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.