US Bridges

Al 41 over Stream

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 4.7 Mi. N. US #80 · Structure no. 011663

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 41 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 41 over Stream in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 11,020 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,661 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 41
CrossesStream
Location4.7 Mi. N. US #80
RouteState Highway 41
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42595, -87.00475
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic11,020 (2013)
Projected traffic13,661 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 41 over Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 41 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 41 over Stream carry?

About 11,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al 41 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 41 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.