US Bridges

Al 5 over Al 8

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · Al 5 and Al 8 Int · Structure no. 012951

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Al 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 5 over Al 8 in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesAl 8
LocationAl 5 and Al 8 Int
RouteState Highway 5
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43896, -87.35811
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Al 8 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 5 over Al 8 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 5 over Al 8 carry?

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

How long is Al 5 over Al 8?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 5 over Al 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.