US Bridges

US 231 MP 177.650 over Stream

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi.W.Of Brundidge · Structure no. 010549

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 177.650 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 MP 177.650 over Stream in Pike 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 16,720 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,777 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 MP 177.650
CrossesStream
Location1.4 Mi.W.Of Brundidge
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.73938, -85.85318
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,720 (2013)
Projected traffic21,777 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 177.650 over Stream built?

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

What condition is US 231 MP 177.650 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 US 231 MP 177.650 over Stream carry?

About 16,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 177.650 over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 231 MP 177.650 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.