US Bridges

Al 25 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 3.2 MI S Bibb CO Line · Structure no. 016294

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 25 over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 25 over Five Mile Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesAl 25
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location3.2 MI S Bibb CO Line
RouteState Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86029, -87.4605
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 25 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 25 over Five Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 25 over Five Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Al 25 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 25 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.