US Bridges

County RD 45 over Five Runs Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Lindsey Bridge Road · Structure no. 012880

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
520
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 45 over Five Runs Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 45 over Five Runs Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 74 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2030. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 45
CrossesFive Runs Creek
LocationLindsey Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27563, -86.43552
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (1994)
Projected traffic673 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 45 over Five Runs Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is County RD 45 over Five Runs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 45 over Five Runs Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 45 over Five Runs Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 45 over Five Runs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.