US Bridges

Al - 25 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0 . 3 MI W JCT CO RD 73 · Structure no. 000284

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 25 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 25 over Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 6,830 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,055 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 25
CrossesBranch
Location0 . 3 MI W JCT CO RD 73
RouteState Highway 25
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08684, -86.87305
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,830 (2024)
Projected traffic9,055 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$767,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 25 over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 25 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 25 over Branch carry?

About 6,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al - 25 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al - 25 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.