US Bridges

CO RD No 28 over Stream

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 3 1/2 MI S.Stephens · Structure no. 006245

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 28 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 28 over Stream in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesCO RD No 28
CrossesStream
Location3 1/2 MI S.Stephens
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51103, -88.1087
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic118 (2013)
Projected traffic175 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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$323,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 28 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 28 over 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 CO RD No 28 over Stream carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 28 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD No 28 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.