US Bridges

CO Rt 45 over Stream

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.85 MI E JCT CO Rt 46 · Structure no. 019807

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 45 over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 45 over Stream in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 200 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rt 45
CrossesStream
Location0.85 MI E JCT CO Rt 46
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.52167, -87.46
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1997)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 45 over Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 45 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 45 over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO Rt 45 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 45 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.