US Bridges

CO Rt 5 over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S JCT US 72 · Structure no. 001397

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 5 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 5 over Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 492 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 5
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 MI S JCT US 72
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.621, -86.33632
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (1989)
Projected traffic492 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 5 over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 5 over Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 5 over Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 5 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 5 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.