US Bridges

SR 25 over Michigan Creek Rel.

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi. S. of Thomaston · Structure no. 014564

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Michigan Creek Rel. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Michigan Creek Rel. in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,578 by 2033. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesMichigan Creek Rel.
Location1.7 Mi. S. of Thomaston
RouteState Highway 25
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24336, -87.62505
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2013)
Projected traffic1,578 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Michigan Creek Rel. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Michigan Creek Rel. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Michigan Creek Rel. carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Michigan Creek Rel.?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Michigan Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.