US Bridges

South Park Ave. over Stream

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Dothan · Structure no. 012545

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,415
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Park Ave. over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying South Park Ave. over Stream in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,287 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Park Ave.
CrossesStream
LocationDothan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.20635, -85.40959
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,415 (2003)
Projected traffic18,287 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$646,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Park Ave. over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Park 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 South Park Ave. over Stream carry?

About 7,415 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Park Ave. over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns South Park Ave. over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.