US Bridges

Vaughn RD over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E of Eastern Blvd · Structure no. 013051

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,540
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 1983, so it is 42 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 16,540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,207 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughn RD
CrossesStream
Location0.6 MI E of Eastern Blvd
RouteCity Street 110
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3419, -86.2141
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,540 (1990)
Projected traffic39,207 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$727,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughn RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Vaughn RD over Stream carry?

About 16,540 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vaughn RD over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Vaughn RD over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.