US Bridges

4th Street over Stream to Bear Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N CO 3 SR 24 JCT · Structure no. 020849

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Stream to Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4th Street over Stream to Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,620 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries4th Street
CrossesStream to Bear Creek
Location1.5 MI N CO 3 SR 24 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4624, -88.15429
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2016)
Projected traffic8,620 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$528,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Street over Stream to Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over Stream to Bear Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Stream to Bear Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Stream to Bear Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Stream to Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.