US Bridges

SR 55 MP 19.494 over Five Run Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · 1 MI.N.COV.CO.32 · Structure no. 002386

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 55 MP 19.494 over Five Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 55 MP 19.494 over Five Run Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,878 by 2033. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 55 MP 19.494
CrossesFive Run Creek
Location1 MI.N.COV.CO.32
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22224, -86.45369
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2013)
Projected traffic3,878 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 55 MP 19.494 over Five Run Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 55 MP 19.494 over Five Run 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 55 MP 19.494 over Five Run Creek carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 55 MP 19.494 over Five Run Creek?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 55 MP 19.494 over Five Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.