SR 35 over Stream

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N JCT SR 35*CO 17 · Structure no. 001105

Built: 1934; 91 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected January 2025
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 21 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,646; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 35 over Stream in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,646 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35

CrossesStream

Location1.1 MI N JCT SR 35*CO 17

RouteState Highway 35

CountyJackson County

StateAlabama

Coordinates34.68, -86.13833

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 rating46.4 US tons

Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadH 15

Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,646 (2023)

Projected traffic2,304 by 2043

Trucks2%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry

Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2025 estimate)

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Stream built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 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 SR 35 over Stream carry?

About 1,646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 35 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.