US Bridges

County Road 32 over 5 Mile Creek Trib.

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 2.8 Mi. S. of Harper Hill · Structure no. 014674

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over 5 Mile Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 32 over 5 Mile Creek Trib. in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 32
Crosses5 Mile Creek Trib.
Location2.8 Mi. S. of Harper Hill
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55, -87.78333
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating93.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over 5 Mile Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Road 32 over 5 Mile Creek Trib. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over 5 Mile Creek Trib. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over 5 Mile Creek Trib.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over 5 Mile Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.