US Bridges

US 31 over Stream

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 0.6MI N Butler CO Line · Structure no. 003635

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 31 over Stream in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesStream
Location0.6MI N Butler CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.97084, -86.49877
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2013)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$715,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 over Stream carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 31 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.