US Bridges

Al 5 over Blue Girth CR (mc)

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Bibb County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021441

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Blue Girth CR (mc) is a other other carrying Al 5 over Blue Girth CR (mc) in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,781 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesBlue Girth CR (mc)
Location_
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8576, -87.24342
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,020 (2016)
Projected traffic3,781 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Blue Girth CR (mc) built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 5 over Blue Girth CR (mc) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al 5 over Blue Girth CR (mc) carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Al 5 over Blue Girth CR (mc)?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 5 over Blue Girth CR (mc)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.