US Bridges

AL.5 over Chilatchee Creek Relief

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.N.Wilcox CO Line · Structure no. 010929

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.5 over Chilatchee Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying AL.5 over Chilatchee Creek Relief in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.5
CrossesChilatchee Creek Relief
Location0.5 Mi.N.Wilcox CO Line
RouteState Highway 5
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24919, -87.40563
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2013)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.5 over Chilatchee Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.5 over Chilatchee Creek Relief 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 2024.

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

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is AL.5 over Chilatchee Creek Relief?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns AL.5 over Chilatchee Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.