US Bridges

Blount CO No 5 over James Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 3 MI SW of Blount Springs · Structure no. 005682

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blount CO No 5 over James Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blount CO No 5 over James Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 999 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlount CO No 5
CrossesJames Creek
Location3 MI SW of Blount Springs
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91522, -86.85189
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2024)
Projected traffic999 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$303,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blount CO No 5 over James Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blount CO No 5 over James 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Blount CO No 5 over James Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Blount CO No 5 over James Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Blount CO No 5 over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.