US Bridges

Al - 25 over CSXT Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Vincent · Structure no. 019847

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 25 over CSXT Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 25 over CSXT Railroad in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,810 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,170 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAl - 25
CrossesCSXT Railroad
LocationVincent
RouteState Highway 25
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.35784, -86.42845
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,810 (2024)
Projected traffic11,170 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 25 over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 25 over CSXT Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 25 over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 6,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al - 25 over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 25 over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.