US Bridges

Thomasville Dr. over Stream

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N US 280 · Structure no. 020026

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomasville Dr. over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Thomasville Dr. over Stream in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThomasville Dr.
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI N US 280
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61667, -85.4
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
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

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$527,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomasville Dr. over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomasville Dr. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Thomasville Dr. over Stream carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Thomasville Dr. over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Thomasville Dr. over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.