US Bridges

ST Clair CO 25 over Popular Springs Branch

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0 2 MI SE Popular Spr.Ch · Structure no. 006987

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,723
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO 25 over Popular Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying ST Clair CO 25 over Popular Springs Branch in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair CO 25
CrossesPopular Springs Branch
Location0 2 MI SE Popular Spr.Ch
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81406, -86.2151
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2017)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2037
Trucks6%
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$515,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO 25 over Popular Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO 25 over Popular Springs Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO 25 over Popular Springs Branch carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO 25 over Popular Springs Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO 25 over Popular Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.