US Bridges

Coalburg Road over 5 Mile Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Coalburg RD * 5-MILE Ck · Structure no. 004460

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coalburg Road over 5 Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Coalburg Road over 5 Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCoalburg Road
Crosses5 Mile Creek
LocationCoalburg RD * 5-MILE Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60581, -86.85428
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks20%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coalburg Road over 5 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coalburg Road over 5 Mile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Coalburg Road over 5 Mile Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Coalburg Road over 5 Mile Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coalburg Road over 5 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.