US Bridges

CO Rt 28 over Stream

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S CR 460 · Structure no. 005166

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
412
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 28 over Stream is a concrete culvert 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 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2034. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 28
CrossesStream
Location0.6 MI S CR 460
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46262, -87.43484
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (1992)
Projected traffic750 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (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 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 March 2024.

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 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 28 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.