US Bridges

Andrews Road over Stream

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.17MI E of I85 · Structure no. 017077

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Andrews Road 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long.

CarriesAndrews Road
CrossesStream
Location0.17MI E of I85
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69833, -85.31
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrews Road over Stream built?

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

What condition is Andrews Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Andrews Road over Stream carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Road over Stream?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Andrews Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.