US Bridges

AL-25 over Waxahatchee Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · AL-25 * Waxahatchee Creek · Structure no. 021584

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-25 over Waxahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-25 over Waxahatchee Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,202 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,245 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-25
CrossesWaxahatchee Creek
LocationAL-25 * Waxahatchee Creek
RouteState Highway 25
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15731, -86.64172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,202 (2023)
Projected traffic4,245 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-25 over Waxahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-25 over Waxahatchee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does AL-25 over Waxahatchee Creek carry?

About 3,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is AL-25 over Waxahatchee Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns AL-25 over Waxahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.