US Bridges

SR 79 over Stream

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT SR 79 * Sou RR · Structure no. 008401

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Stream is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying SR 79 over Stream in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 3,475 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,865 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79
CrossesStream
Location1 MI N JCT SR 79 * Sou RR
RouteState Highway 79
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7111, -86.1066
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,475 (2023)
Projected traffic4,865 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$816,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 over Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 over Stream carry?

About 3,475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over Stream?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.