US Bridges

North Park Drive over Stream

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.8 MI NE Anderson Rd. · Structure no. 017076

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Park Drive over Stream is a steel culvert carrying North Park Drive over Stream in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Park Drive
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI NE Anderson Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6909, -85.3252
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Park Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Park Drive 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does North Park Drive over Stream carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is North Park Drive over Stream?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns North Park Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.