US Bridges

CO Rt 175 over Stream

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.6MI NW JCT SR 24 · Structure no. 016816

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 175 over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 175 over Stream in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 175
CrossesStream
Location0.6MI NW JCT SR 24
RouteCounty Highway 175
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.545, -87.18333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1987)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

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$362,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 175 over Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 175 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 175 over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is CO Rt 175 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 175 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.