US Bridges

County Road 25 over Boardtree Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2 Miles North US 78 · Structure no. 014070

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Boardtree Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 25 over Boardtree Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesBoardtree Creek
Location2 Miles North US 78
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20039, -88.04364
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2001)
Projected traffic412 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 25 over Boardtree Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Boardtree 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Boardtree Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Boardtree Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County Road 25 over Boardtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.