US Bridges

Washington Ave over Stream

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N JCT US 43 · Structure no. 005193

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
825
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Stream is a masonry slab carrying Washington Ave over Stream in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI N JCT US 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5022, -87.7327
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (1990)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Washington Ave over Stream carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.