US Bridges

Railroad ST over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 003402

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad ST over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad ST over Stream in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad ST
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI W JCT SR 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6845, -87.408
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic210 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$116,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad ST over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad ST over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Railroad ST over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad ST over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.