US Bridges

Al 25 over Smith Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · Centreville · Structure no. 002333

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 25 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 25 over Smith Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,318 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 25
CrossesSmith Creek
LocationCentreville
RouteState Highway 25
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9611, -87.13404
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2013)
Projected traffic7,318 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$820,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 25 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 25 over Smith 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 Smith Creek carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Al 25 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 25 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.