Al - 25 over Bear Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · Sterrett · Structure no. 016395
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,080
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 25 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 25 over Bear Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,432 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 25 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 25 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Al - 25 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Al - 25 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 25 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.