US Bridges

Wallace ST over Stream

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 008659

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace ST over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wallace ST over Stream in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWallace ST
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI W JCT SR 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.685, -87.40833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2025)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallace ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace ST 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wallace ST over Stream carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wallace ST over Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wallace ST over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.