US Bridges

Al 5 over Affonee Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N JCT SR 25 · Structure no. 002653

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,669
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Affonee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 5 over Affonee 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 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 4,669 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,288 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesAffonee Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT SR 25
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8895, -87.21618
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,669 (2021)
Projected traffic6,288 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Affonee Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 5 over Affonee 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 2024.

How much traffic does Al 5 over Affonee Creek carry?

About 4,669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al 5 over Affonee Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 5 over Affonee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.