US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1150 Stream

PoorPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.9 MI SW CO Rt 1151 · Structure no. 006028

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1150 Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1150 Stream in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1150 Stream
Location1.9 MI SW CO Rt 1151
RouteCounty Highway 1150
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80431, -88.33672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2023)
Projected traffic124 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1150 Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1150 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1150 Stream carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1150 Stream?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1150 Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.