US Bridges

Al - 25 over Camp Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 4.7 Mi. N. I-65 · Structure no. 000517

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 25 over Camp Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 25 over Camp Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 3,208 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,793 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 25
CrossesCamp Branch
Location4.7 Mi. N. I-65
RouteState Highway 25
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.14397, -86.68002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,208 (2024)
Projected traffic5,793 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$928,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 25 over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 25 over Camp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 25 over Camp Branch carry?

About 3,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al - 25 over Camp Branch?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 25 over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.