US Bridges

Al 25 over Furnace Branch

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 2.0 MI S Shelby CO Line · Structure no. 002338

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,540
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 25 over Furnace Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al 25 over Furnace Branch 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,693 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 25
CrossesFurnace Branch
Location2.0 MI S Shelby CO Line
RouteState Highway 25
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0443, -86.95257
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
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 traffic3,540 (2016)
Projected traffic4,693 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 25 over Furnace Branch built?

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

What condition is Al 25 over Furnace Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 25 over Furnace Branch carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Al 25 over Furnace Branch?

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

Who owns Al 25 over Furnace Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.