US Bridges

US72 over Stream

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 Mile W JCT 72 SR255 · Structure no. 017193

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US72 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US72 over Stream in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 60,880 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,232 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesUS72
CrossesStream
Location0.1 Mile W JCT 72 SR255
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74279, -86.67238
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,880 (2023)
Projected traffic85,232 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US72 over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US72 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 US72 over Stream carry?

About 60,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US72 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US72 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.