US Bridges

County RD 25 over Coker Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Padget Road · Structure no. 012676

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 25 over Coker Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 25 over Coker Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCounty RD 25
CrossesCoker Creek
LocationPadget Road
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26807, -86.56698
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1994)
Projected traffic258 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 25 over Coker Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is County RD 25 over Coker 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 25 over Coker Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD 25 over Coker Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 25 over Coker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.