US Bridges

Al 5 over Sou.Rr

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi.S.Of US 80 · Structure no. 000601

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Sou.Rr is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 5 over Sou.Rr in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesSou.Rr
Location0.2 Mi.S.Of US 80
RouteState Highway 5
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43652, -87.35825
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2013)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Sou.Rr built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 5 over Sou.Rr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Al 5 over Sou.Rr carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Al 5 over Sou.Rr?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Al 5 over Sou.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.