US Bridges

25th Ave East over L * N Railroad

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.0 MI South O River RD · Structure no. 020248

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,864
2000 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

25th Ave East over L * N Railroad is a steel culvert carrying 25th Ave East over L * N Railroad in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,864 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,296 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries25th Ave East
CrossesL * N Railroad
Location1.0 MI South O River RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21789, -87.50419
Functional classUrban 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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,864 (2000)
Projected traffic14,296 by 2034
Trucks1%
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th Ave East over L * N Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th Ave East over L * N Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 25th Ave East over L * N Railroad carry?

About 8,864 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 25th Ave East over L * N Railroad?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Ave East over L * N Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.