US Bridges

Bell Street over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi.E.Of Westernbypass · Structure no. 002756

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,950
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Bell Street over Stream in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 82 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 18,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,530 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBell Street
CrossesStream
Location1.4 Mi.E.Of Westernbypass
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36856, -86.35619
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic18,950 (1988)
Projected traffic26,530 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Bell Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Street over Stream carry?

About 18,950 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bell Street over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bell Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.