US Bridges

Al 25 over Big Brush Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 4.0 MI N Greensboro · Structure no. 016487

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,104
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 25 over Big Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 25 over Big Brush Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2039. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAl 25
CrossesBig Brush Creek
Location4.0 MI N Greensboro
RouteState Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75065, -87.55671
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2019)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 25 over Big Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 25 over Big Brush 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 Big Brush Creek carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 25 over Big Brush Creek?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 25 over Big Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.