US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 25 over Little Rocky Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Miles N. of Samson · Structure no. 017400

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 25 over Little Rocky Creek is a steel culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 25 over Little Rocky Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 25
CrossesLittle Rocky Creek
Location4 Miles N. of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18101, -86.07446
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 25 over Little Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 25 over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 25 over Little Rocky Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 25 over Little Rocky Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 25 over Little Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.