Al 5 over Schultz Creek
GoodBibb County, Alabama · 4.0 MI N JCT US 82 · Structure no. 009974
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 329 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,282
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 5 over Schultz Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 5 over Schultz Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,282 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,655 by 2041. The structure is 329 ft (100.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 5 over Schultz Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 5 over Schultz Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Al 5 over Schultz Creek carry?
About 5,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Al 5 over Schultz Creek?
The structure is 329 ft (100.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Al 5 over Schultz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.