US Bridges

SR 265 over Stream

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. N. of Beatrice · Structure no. 005356

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 265 over Stream in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 265
CrossesStream
Location1.5 Mi. N. of Beatrice
RouteState Highway 265
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74845, -87.21016
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic850 (2013)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 265 over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 265 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 SR 265 over Stream carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 over Stream?

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

Who owns SR 265 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.