US Bridges

Al 5 over Hill Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · West Blocton · Structure no. 005794

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,897
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 5 over Hill Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,897 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,131 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesHill Creek
LocationWest Blocton
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12988, -87.1436
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,897 (2016)
Projected traffic6,131 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 5 over Hill 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 Hill Creek carry?

About 4,897 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al 5 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Al 5 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.