US Bridges

Plant St. over Stream

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Dothan · Structure no. 011615

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plant St. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Plant St. over Stream in Houston 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 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,295 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlant St.
CrossesStream
LocationDothan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22333, -85.37461
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2003)
Projected traffic3,295 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plant St. over Stream built?

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

What condition is Plant St. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Plant St. over Stream carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plant St. over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Plant St. over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.