US Bridges

Road No 25 over Poor Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br Culvt on Capps Rd. · Structure no. 013199

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road No 25 over Poor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road No 25 over Poor Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoad No 25
CrossesPoor Creek
LocationRc Br Culvt on Capps Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.54058, -85.32525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2021)
Projected traffic172 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$722,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road No 25 over Poor Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road No 25 over Poor 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Road No 25 over Poor Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Road No 25 over Poor Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Road No 25 over Poor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.