US Bridges

Al 25 over Blue Girth Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S of Pondville · Structure no. 004853

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 25 over Blue Girth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 25 over Blue Girth Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 71 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesAl 25
CrossesBlue Girth Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Pondville
RouteState Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.89877, -87.31545
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 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 traffic600 (2016)
Projected traffic795 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 25 over Blue Girth Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Al 25 over Blue Girth 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 25 over Blue Girth Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Al 25 over Blue Girth Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 25 over Blue Girth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.