US Bridges

Al 5 over Congo Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N JCT SR 25 · Structure no. 000477

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,141
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Congo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 5 over Congo Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5,141 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,436 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesCongo Creek
Location1.6 MI N JCT SR 25
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.90493, -87.20215
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic5,141 (2016)
Projected traffic6,436 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Congo Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 5 over Congo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Al 5 over Congo Creek carry?

About 5,141 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al 5 over Congo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 5 over Congo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.