US Bridges

Al 229 over Stream

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N.Of I85 · Structure no. 013702

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 229 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 229 over Stream in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,880 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,716 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 229
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI N.Of I85
RouteState Highway 229
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43785, -85.90329
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,880 (2013)
Projected traffic8,716 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 229 over Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 229 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 2024.

How much traffic does Al 229 over Stream carry?

About 6,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al 229 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Al 229 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.