US Bridges

SR-169 over Stream

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 5.2 MI N JCT US 431 · Structure no. 014006

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-169 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR-169 over Stream in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-169
CrossesStream
Location5.2 MI N JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 169
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38636, -85.17475
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2013)
Projected traffic2,798 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$878,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-169 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-169 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-169 over Stream carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-169 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR-169 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.