US Bridges

25th Ave East over Stream

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · _jct of Jack Warner Pkwy · Structure no. 021738

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Ave East over Stream is a other culvert carrying 25th Ave East over Stream in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries25th Ave East
CrossesStream
Location_jct of Jack Warner Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.229, -87.509
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2001)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th Ave East over Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th Ave East over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 25th Ave East over Stream carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 25th Ave East over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Ave East over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.