US Bridges

Cr. 25 over Beaver Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. SW Liberty · Structure no. 011638

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
599
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 25 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 25 over Beaver Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 599 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCr. 25
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.0 Mi. SW Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80625, -86.71419
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic599 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks16%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 25 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 25 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 25 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 25 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 25 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.