US Bridges

US 72 Al 02 over Stream

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 6.8 Miles East AL117*US72 · Structure no. 017495

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,766
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72 Al 02 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 72 Al 02 over Stream in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,766 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,473 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 72 Al 02
CrossesStream
Location6.8 Miles East AL117*US72
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9325, -85.76278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,766 (2021)
Projected traffic16,473 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72 Al 02 over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72 Al 02 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 72 Al 02 over Stream carry?

About 11,766 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 72 Al 02 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns US 72 Al 02 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.