US Bridges

SR 25 over Dry Creek Rel.

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. S. of Vineland · Structure no. 015441

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Dry Creek Rel. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Dry Creek Rel. in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,777 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesDry Creek Rel.
Location1.3 Mi. S. of Vineland
RouteState Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01825, -87.65852
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2013)
Projected traffic1,777 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Dry Creek Rel. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Dry 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 Dry Creek Rel. carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Dry Creek Rel.?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Dry Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.