US Bridges

Air Base Blvd. over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S of Day ST · Structure no. 002767

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Air Base Blvd. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Air Base Blvd. over Stream in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1943, 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAir Base Blvd.
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI S of Day ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36821, -86.34924
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
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 traffic13,600 (1988)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$828,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Air Base Blvd. over Stream built?

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

What condition is Air Base Blvd. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Air Base Blvd. over Stream carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Air Base Blvd. over Stream?

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

Who owns Air Base Blvd. over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.