US Bridges

Church ST over Stream

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.1 E JCT Church*grant ST · Structure no. 011272

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,804
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Church ST over Stream in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 16,804 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,660 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch ST
CrossesStream
Location0.1 E JCT Church*grant ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6008, -86.9644
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,804 (2005)
Projected traffic22,660 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$464,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does Church ST over Stream carry?

About 16,804 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Church ST over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.