US Bridges

Al 5 over Affonee Creek Relief

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N JCT SR 25 · Structure no. 002654

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

About this bridge

Al 5 over Affonee Creek Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 5 over Affonee Creek Relief 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 4,669 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,228 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 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 Relief
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR 25
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.89122, -87.21528
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 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 traffic6,228 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$787,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Affonee Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is Al 5 over Affonee Creek Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al 5 over Affonee Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is Al 5 over Affonee Creek Relief?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 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 Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.