US Bridges

US 231 MP 78.084 over Stream

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. N. U.S. 29 · Structure no. 011542

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 78.084 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 MP 78.084 over Stream in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 71 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 16,210 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,071 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 MP 78.084
CrossesStream
Location0.4 Mi. N. U.S. 29
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81831, -85.99342
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating86.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,210 (2013)
Projected traffic21,071 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 78.084 over Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 231 MP 78.084 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 MP 78.084 over Stream carry?

About 16,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 78.084 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns US 231 MP 78.084 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.