US Bridges

Old Tusc HWY over Fivemile Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 50 N Powder Plt RD · Structure no. 003936

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,135
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tusc HWY over Fivemile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Tusc HWY over Fivemile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Tusc HWY
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location50 N Powder Plt RD
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33793, -87.00865
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,135 (2025)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$893,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Tusc HWY over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tusc HWY over Fivemile 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 Old Tusc HWY over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 5,135 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Tusc HWY over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Tusc HWY over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.