US Bridges

SR 225 over Stoney Ridge Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1 MI N County Road 138 · Structure no. 004171

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Stoney Ridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 225 over Stoney Ridge Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,063 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 225
CrossesStoney Ridge Creek
Location1 MI N County Road 138
RouteState Highway 225
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.85048, -87.86814
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic3,375 (2022)
Projected traffic5,063 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$288,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Stoney Ridge Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 225 over Stoney Ridge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Stoney Ridge Creek carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Stoney Ridge Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 225 over Stoney Ridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.