US Bridges

Al 25 over Ut Fivemile Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 2.0 MI S Bibb County Line · Structure no. 005885

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 25 over Ut Fivemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 25 over Ut Fivemile Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 25
CrossesUt Fivemile Creek
Location2.0 MI S Bibb County Line
RouteState Highway 25
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87155, -87.444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating82.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2016)
Projected traffic729 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$615,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 25 over Ut Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 25 over Ut Fivemile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 25 over Ut Fivemile Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Al 25 over Ut Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 25 over Ut Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.