US Bridges

E.Burdeshaw Ave. over Stream

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Dothan · Structure no. 011971

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Burdeshaw Ave. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying E.Burdeshaw Ave. over Stream in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,857 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE.Burdeshaw Ave.
CrossesStream
LocationDothan
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22934, -85.35233
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2003)
Projected traffic2,857 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$440,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E.Burdeshaw Ave. over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.Burdeshaw Ave. over Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E.Burdeshaw Ave. over Stream carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E.Burdeshaw Ave. over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns E.Burdeshaw Ave. over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.