Al 25 over Big Prairie Creek
GoodHale County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N Laneville · Structure no. 014554
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 25 over Big Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 25 over Big Prairie 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 25 over Big Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 25 over Big Prairie 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Al 25 over Big Prairie Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Al 25 over Big Prairie Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al 25 over Big Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.