US Bridges

Al 255 over Stream

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .5 MI JCT SR 255 * SR53 · Structure no. 018910

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,241
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 255 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Al 255 over Stream in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,241 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,938 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl 255
CrossesStream
Location.5 MI JCT SR 255 * SR53
RouteState Highway 255
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79401, -86.66212
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,241 (2021)
Projected traffic26,938 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 255 over Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 255 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Al 255 over Stream carry?

About 19,241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al 255 over Stream?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Al 255 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.