US Bridges

Co.Rt. 25 over Adams Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. E. U.S. 80 · Structure no. 016043

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rt. 25 over Adams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Rt. 25 over Adams Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rt. 25
CrossesAdams Creek
Location1.4 Mi. E. U.S. 80
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45, -88.03333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2018)
Projected traffic615 by 2037
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$882,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rt. 25 over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rt. 25 over Adams Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Rt. 25 over Adams Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rt. 25 over Adams Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rt. 25 over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.