US Bridges

CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E Lloyd Chapel RD · Structure no. 020082

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 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 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 25
CrossesSouth Needham Creek
Location0.7 MI E Lloyd Chapel RD
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66833, -87.81333
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 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 April 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 25 over South Needham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.