US Bridges

Al 25 over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 6.0 MI S Shelby CO Line · Structure no. 000511

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,712
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 25 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 25 over Six Mile Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 97 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 2,712 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,653 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 25
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location6.0 MI S Shelby CO Line
RouteState Highway 25
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0079, -87.0046
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,712 (2021)
Projected traffic3,653 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 25 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Al 25 over Six Mile 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 Al 25 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 2,712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 25 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 25 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.