US Bridges

Al - 25 (us 411) over Big Canoe Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · St. Clair/Etowah Co.Ln. · Structure no. 018213

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,749
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 25 (us 411) over Big Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 25 (us 411) over Big Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,749 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,249 by 2044. The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 25 (us 411)
CrossesBig Canoe Creek
LocationSt. Clair/Etowah Co.Ln.
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.90299, -86.11056
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (108 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,749 (2024)
Projected traffic5,249 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 25 (us 411) over Big Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 25 (us 411) over Big Canoe 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 25 (us 411) over Big Canoe Creek carry?

About 3,749 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al - 25 (us 411) over Big Canoe Creek?

The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 25 (us 411) over Big Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.