US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1176 Stream

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E Ala HWY 17 · Structure no. 003900

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1176 Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1176 Stream in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1176 Stream
Location2.5 MI E Ala HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1176
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94333, -88.255
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic370 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1176 Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1176 Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1176 Stream carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1176 Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1176 Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.