US Bridges

5 TH Ave No over Halls Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 5 TH Ave N * 13 TH ST · Structure no. 001315

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5 TH Ave No over Halls Creek is a concrete slab carrying 5 TH Ave No over Halls Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5 TH Ave No
CrossesHalls Creek
Location5 TH Ave N * 13 TH ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39665, -86.96137
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$284,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5 TH Ave No over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5 TH Ave No over Halls 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 5 TH Ave No over Halls Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5 TH Ave No over Halls Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 5 TH Ave No over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.