US Bridges

Al 152 over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.0 MI W of US 231 · Structure no. 010621

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,320
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 152 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 152 over Stream in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 23,320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,455 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesAl 152
CrossesStream
Location2.0 MI W of US 231
RouteState Highway 152
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4225, -86.26417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic23,320 (2013)
Projected traffic28,455 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 152 over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 152 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 152 over Stream carry?

About 23,320 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 152 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 152 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.