US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1131 Stream

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.8MI E CO Rt 1132 · Structure no. 020133

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1131 Stream is a steel culvert carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1131 Stream in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1131 Stream
Location0.8MI E CO Rt 1132
RouteCounty Highway 1131
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.59, -88.1
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1131 Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1131 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1131 Stream carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1131 Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1131 Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.