US Bridges

AL-96 over Stream

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 4.6MI W Millport · Structure no. 017045

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,443
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-96 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying AL-96 over Stream in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,443 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-96
CrossesStream
Location4.6MI W Millport
RouteState Highway 96
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56062, -88.16202
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,443 (2013)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$518,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-96 over Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-96 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does AL-96 over Stream carry?

About 2,443 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is AL-96 over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns AL-96 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.