US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1251 Stream

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.1 MI SE Ala HWY 17 · Structure no. 004977

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1251 Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1251 Stream in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1251 Stream
Location1.1 MI SE Ala HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1251
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32833, -88.16333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic226 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1251 Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1251 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1251 Stream carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1251 Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1251 Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.