US Bridges

CO RD 25 over Browns Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI E CO RD 37 JCT · Structure no. 014875

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 25 over Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 25 over Browns Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 25
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location1 MI E CO RD 37 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08336, -87.50529
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1991)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$640,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 25 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 25 over Browns 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 25 over Browns Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 25 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 25 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.