US Bridges

Sunset Drive over Stream

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Dothan · Structure no. 019560

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Drive over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Sunset Drive over Stream in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,194 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunset Drive
CrossesStream
LocationDothan
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2271, -85.36649
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 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 traffic590 (2005)
Projected traffic1,194 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$409,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Drive 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 Sunset Drive over Stream carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Drive over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sunset Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.