US Bridges

CO RD 25 over Stream Into Bear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.8 MI S SR 24 CO 25 JCT · Structure no. 007382

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 25 over Stream Into Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 25 over Stream Into Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 25
CrossesStream Into Bear Creek
Location0.8 MI S SR 24 CO 25 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44088, -88.05587
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1986)
Projected traffic586 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 25 over Stream Into Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 25 over Stream Into Bear 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 Stream Into Bear Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 25 over Stream Into Bear Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 25 over Stream Into Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.