US Bridges

CO RD 25 over Tiger Branch

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · Seaboard · Structure no. 013306

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 25 over Tiger Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 25 over Tiger Branch in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 25
CrossesTiger Branch
LocationSeaboard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3278, -88.19432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1992)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 25 over Tiger Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 25 over Tiger Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 25 over Tiger Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 25 over Tiger Branch?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 25 over Tiger Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.