US Bridges

SR 8 over Stream

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 4.5 MI E JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 002784

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8 over Stream in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,115 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesStream
Location4.5 MI E JCT SR 169
RouteState Highway 8
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46536, -85.11519
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2013)
Projected traffic11,115 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$465,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Stream built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Stream carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 8 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.