US Bridges

Al - 25 over Beeswax Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 3.4 Mi. No. Al 70 · Structure no. 000768

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,176
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 25 over Beeswax Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 25 over Beeswax Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6,176 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,332 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 25
CrossesBeeswax Creek
Location3.4 Mi. No. Al 70
RouteState Highway 25
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21275, -86.581
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,176 (2024)
Projected traffic7,332 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$983,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 25 over Beeswax Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 25 over Beeswax 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 25 over Beeswax Creek carry?

About 6,176 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al - 25 over Beeswax Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 25 over Beeswax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.