US Bridges

US 84 MP 209.190 over Stream

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. E. SR.52 · Structure no. 010941

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,060
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 209.190 over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying US 84 MP 209.190 over Stream in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 23,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,936 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 MP 209.190
CrossesStream
Location0.5 Mi. E. SR.52
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22628, -85.40521
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,060 (2013)
Projected traffic30,936 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$716,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 209.190 over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 209.190 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 209.190 over Stream carry?

About 23,060 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 209.190 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 209.190 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.