US Bridges

Al 25 over Little Prairie Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 3.5 MI S JCT Al 69 · Structure no. 003232

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,634
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 25 over Little Prairie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 25 over Little Prairie Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,634 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,201 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 25
CrossesLittle Prairie Creek
Location3.5 MI S JCT Al 69
RouteState Highway 25
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63692, -87.60417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,634 (2020)
Projected traffic2,201 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$756,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 25 over Little Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 25 over Little Prairie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 25 over Little Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,634 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Al 25 over Little Prairie Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 25 over Little Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.