US Bridges

Al 5 over Ut Blue Girth Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N of Perry CO Line · Structure no. 002649

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,201
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Ut Blue Girth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 5 over Ut Blue Girth Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 3,201 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,008 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesUt Blue Girth Creek
Location1.0 MI N of Perry CO Line
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84505, -87.25172
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 rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic3,201 (2016)
Projected traffic4,008 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$730,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Ut Blue Girth Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 5 over Ut Blue Girth 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 Ut Blue Girth Creek carry?

About 3,201 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al 5 over Ut Blue Girth Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 5 over Ut Blue Girth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.