US Bridges

Al 25 over Spring Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · No. of Vincent · Structure no. 001443

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 25 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 25 over Spring Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6,040 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,008 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 25
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationNo. of Vincent
RouteState Highway 25
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39038, -86.40931
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,040 (2023)
Projected traffic8,008 by 2043
Trucks9%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 25 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 25 over Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Al 25 over Spring Creek carry?

About 6,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 25 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Al 25 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.