US Bridges

US 82 over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 4.45 MI W of US 82 * 231J · Structure no. 008503

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Stream in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 5 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 17,850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,111 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesStream
Location4.45 MI W of US 82 * 231J
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24596, -86.13794
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,850 (2013)
Projected traffic23,111 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 82 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Stream carry?

About 17,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 82 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.