US Bridges

AL.5 over Mud Creek Relief

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi.S.Of US 80 · Structure no. 013576

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.5 over Mud Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL.5 over Mud Creek Relief in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesAL.5
CrossesMud Creek Relief
Location2.2 Mi.S.Of US 80
RouteState Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40759, -87.35974
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.5 over Mud Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.5 over Mud 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 November 2024.

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

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

How long is AL.5 over Mud Creek Relief?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns AL.5 over Mud Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.