US Bridges

Cr. 25 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. Bush Pond · Structure no. 015906

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 25 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 25 over Rocky Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 25
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2 Mi. S. Bush Pond
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75912, -86.73835
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2018)
Projected traffic210 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$587,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 25 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 25 over Rocky 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 January 2025.

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

About 173 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 25 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 25 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.