US Bridges

CO Rt 25 over Guess Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI NW SR 79 · Structure no. 000767

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 25 over Guess Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO Rt 25 over Guess Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 25
CrossesGuess Creek
Location0.2 MI NW SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80473, -86.12325
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic132 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 25 over Guess Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 25 over Guess 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 25 over Guess Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 25 over Guess Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns CO Rt 25 over Guess Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.