US Bridges

Al 25 over Greer Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N Marengo CO Line · Structure no. 014553

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 25 over Greer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 25 over Greer Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,135 by 2044. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesAl 25
CrossesGreer Creek
Location0.7 MI N Marengo CO Line
RouteState Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49197, -87.5958
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2016)
Projected traffic2,135 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 25 over Greer Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 25 over Greer 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 Greer Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Al 25 over Greer Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 25 over Greer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.