US Bridges

5th Street over Town Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 5th ST * Town Ck · Structure no. 013303

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Street over Town Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Carries5th Street
CrossesTown Creek
Location5th ST * Town Ck
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99986, -85.99979
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2025)
Projected traffic684 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Street over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 5th Street over Town Creek carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.