25th ST So. over Shades Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · US 78 * 25th ST So. · Structure no. 010763
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
25th ST So. over Shades Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 25th ST So. over Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 25th ST So. over Shades Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 25th ST So. over Shades 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 25th ST So. over Shades Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 25th ST So. over Shades Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns 25th ST So. over Shades Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.