US Bridges

Snow DR over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.2MI.E. Oxmoor RD · Structure no. 015852

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,282
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow DR over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Snow DR over Stream in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,282 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,738 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSnow DR
CrossesStream
Location0.2MI.E. Oxmoor RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.44693, -86.83826
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic2,282 (2024)
Projected traffic3,738 by 2044
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow DR over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow DR 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 Snow DR over Stream carry?

About 2,282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Snow DR over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Snow DR over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.