US Bridges

Al - 145 over Stream

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N Beeswax Ck · Structure no. 010095

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 145 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 145 over Stream in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,038 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAl - 145
CrossesStream
Location1.8 MI N Beeswax Ck
RouteState Highway 145
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19847, -86.51286
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 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 inspectionApril 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2023)
Projected traffic3,038 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$773,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 145 over Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 145 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 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 145 over Stream carry?

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al - 145 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Al - 145 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.