US Bridges

CO 25 over Richardson Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N of SR 64 · Structure no. 020660

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 25 over Richardson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 25 over Richardson Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO 25
CrossesRichardson Creek
Location1.3 MI N of SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94709, -87.50022
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1989)
Projected traffic560 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 25 over Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 25 over Richardson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 25 over Richardson Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 25 over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO 25 over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.