US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1070 Stream

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E Al HWY 17 · Structure no. 004094

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1070 Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1070 Stream in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1070 Stream
Location1.2 MI E Al HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1070
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7, -88.29
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic437 (2022)
Projected traffic485 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$461,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1070 Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1070 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1070 Stream carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1070 Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1070 Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.