US Bridges

Springhill Ch. Rd. over 5 Mile Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 2.6 Mi.E. of Wateroak · Structure no. 005033

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill Ch. Rd. over 5 Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Springhill Ch. Rd. over 5 Mile Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringhill Ch. Rd.
Crosses5 Mile Creek
Location2.6 Mi.E. of Wateroak
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86167, -87.42
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating84.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1987)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$740,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springhill Ch. Rd. over 5 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Springhill Ch. Rd. over 5 Mile 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Springhill Ch. Rd. over 5 Mile Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Springhill Ch. Rd. over 5 Mile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Springhill Ch. Rd. over 5 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.