US Bridges

SR 85 MP 19.546 over Stream

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 3.6 Mi.N.Sr 92 · Structure no. 012870

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,560
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 MP 19.546 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 85 MP 19.546 over Stream in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 5 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 6,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,801 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85 MP 19.546
CrossesStream
Location3.6 Mi.N.Sr 92
RouteState Highway 85
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28665, -85.7275
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic6,560 (2013)
Projected traffic8,801 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 MP 19.546 over Stream built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 85 MP 19.546 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 85 MP 19.546 over Stream carry?

About 6,560 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 MP 19.546 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 85 MP 19.546 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.