US Bridges

SR 79 over Stream

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 3.6 MI N JCT US72 * SR79 · Structure no. 009757

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,886
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 79 over Stream in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,886 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79
CrossesStream
Location3.6 MI N JCT US72 * SR79
RouteState Highway 79
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66807, -86.09849
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic1,886 (2023)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 over Stream built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 over Stream carry?

About 1,886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 79 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.