US Bridges

Virginia Loop RD over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N of Woodley RD · Structure no. 011437

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Loop RD over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Virginia Loop RD over Stream in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Loop RD
CrossesStream
Location0.7 MI N of Woodley RD
RouteCity Street 41
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30669, -86.23906
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (1992)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia Loop RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Loop 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Virginia Loop RD over Stream carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Loop RD over Stream?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Loop RD over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.