US Bridges

SR 225 over Bay Minette Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.1 M N JCT US 31 * 225 · Structure no. 007804

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
442 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
6,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Bay Minette Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 225 over Bay Minette Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 6,439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,659 by 2043. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 225
CrossesBay Minette Creek
Location2.1 M N JCT US 31 * 225
RouteState Highway 225
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.69932, -87.90231
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,439 (2023)
Projected traffic9,659 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Bay Minette Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 225 over Bay Minette 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Bay Minette Creek carry?

About 6,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Bay Minette Creek?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 225 over Bay Minette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.