US Bridges

CO RD 25 over Boyd Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 25 · Structure no. 020033

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 25 over Boyd Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 25 over Boyd Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 25
CrossesBoyd Creek
LocationCR 25
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93043, -87.06493
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2001)
Projected traffic190 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$593,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 25 over Boyd Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 25 over Boyd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 25 over Boyd Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO RD 25 over Boyd Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 25 over Boyd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.