US Bridges

Al - 25 over Southern RR

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · .2 Mi. So. Al 139 · Structure no. 019540

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,790
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 25 over Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 25 over Southern RR in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 25
CrossesSouthern RR
Location.2 Mi. So. Al 139
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.06152, -86.902
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2025)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 25 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 25 over Southern RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Al - 25 over Southern RR carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Al - 25 over Southern RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 25 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.