US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1128 Stream

PoorPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi.N CO Rt 1115 · Structure no. 004720

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1128 Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1128 Stream in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 87 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1128 Stream
Location1.0 Mi.N CO Rt 1115
RouteCounty Highway 1128
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54195, -88.08132
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$270,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1128 Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1128 Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1128 Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1128 Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1128 Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.