US Bridges

US 72 Ramps Co. 74 over Stream

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.8 MI West Tenn ST Line · Structure no. 016271

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,873
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72 Ramps Co. 74 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 72 Ramps Co. 74 over Stream in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,873 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,622 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 72 Ramps Co. 74
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI West Tenn ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97939, -85.73247
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic16,873 (2022)
Projected traffic23,622 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72 Ramps Co. 74 over Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72 Ramps Co. 74 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 72 Ramps Co. 74 over Stream carry?

About 16,873 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 72 Ramps Co. 74 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 72 Ramps Co. 74 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.