US Bridges

CO Rt 28 over Stream

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1.3 MI S JCT CR 460 · Structure no. 005164

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 28 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 28 over Stream in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2034. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 28
CrossesStream
Location1.3 MI S JCT CR 460
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45301, -87.44064
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (1992)
Projected traffic550 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 28 over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 28 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 28 over Stream carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 28 over Stream?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 28 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.