US Bridges

Al - 25 over Bulley Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Al - 25 / Bulley Creek · Structure no. 021393

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 25 over Bulley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 25 over Bulley Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAl - 25
CrossesBulley Creek
LocationAl - 25 / Bulley Creek
RouteState Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27683, -86.51771
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,310 (2023)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$623,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 25 over Bulley Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 25 over Bulley 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 April 2023.

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

About 5,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al - 25 over Bulley Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al - 25 over Bulley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.