US Bridges

Grant ST over Stream

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · .2 MI E JCT Grant * 16th · Structure no. 011273

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,717
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant ST over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Grant 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 14,717 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,517 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrant ST
CrossesStream
Location.2 MI E JCT Grant * 16th
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6015, -86.9641
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,717 (2005)
Projected traffic19,517 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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$479,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant ST over Stream built?

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

What condition is Grant 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 Grant ST over Stream carry?

About 14,717 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Grant ST over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Grant ST over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.