US Bridges

Al 5 over Gm*o RR (abandoned)

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · Inside Brent City Limits · Structure no. 009318

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Gm*o RR (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 5 over Gm*o RR (abandoned) in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,323 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesGm*o RR (abandoned)
LocationInside Brent City Limits
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.93667, -87.17692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,695 (2021)
Projected traffic6,323 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Gm*o RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 5 over Gm*o RR (abandoned) 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 Gm*o RR (abandoned) carry?

About 4,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 5 over Gm*o RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al 5 over Gm*o RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.