US Bridges

US 331 over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.7MI S. ALA.#94INT · Structure no. 010287

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,160
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 331 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 331 over Stream in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 331
CrossesStream
Location1.7MI S. ALA.#94INT
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.0838, -86.29497
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2013)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 331 over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 331 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 331 over Stream carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 331 over Stream?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 331 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.