US Bridges

25 TH ST No over Village Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 25th ST No * Village Ck · Structure no. 000291

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

25 TH ST No over Village Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 25 TH ST No over Village Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries25 TH ST No
CrossesVillage Ck
Location25th ST No * Village Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54358, -86.81617
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2016)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25 TH ST No over Village Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25 TH ST No over Village Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 25 TH ST No over Village Ck carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 25 TH ST No over Village Ck?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns 25 TH ST No over Village Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.