US Bridges

CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N CO RD 41 · Structure no. 017996

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1900 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 25
CrossesSouth Needham Creek
Location0.2 MI N CO RD 41
RouteCounty Highway 503
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67167, -87.835
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1900)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$810,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 25 over South Needham 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1900 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.