US Bridges

Vaughn RD over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E of Bell RD · Structure no. 008867

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Vaughn RD over Stream in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,620 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughn RD
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI E of Bell RD
RouteCity Street 110
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.33854, -86.18714
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic7,500 (1990)
Projected traffic21,620 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$772,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughn RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughn RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Vaughn RD over Stream carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vaughn RD over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Vaughn RD over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.