US Bridges

AL.5 over Little Chilatchee Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · JCT.AL.5 and Al 66 · Structure no. 005000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.5 over Little Chilatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL.5 over Little Chilatchee Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.5
CrossesLittle Chilatchee Creek
LocationJCT.AL.5 and Al 66
RouteState Highway 5
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27725, -87.38979
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2013)
Projected traffic2,942 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.5 over Little Chilatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is AL.5 over Little Chilatchee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does AL.5 over Little Chilatchee Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is AL.5 over Little Chilatchee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns AL.5 over Little Chilatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.