Charles Hamilton R over Five Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E Old Tusc HWY · Structure no. 005197
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charles Hamilton R over Five Mile Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Charles Hamilton R over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Charles Hamilton R over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Charles Hamilton R over Five Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Charles Hamilton R over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Charles Hamilton R over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Charles Hamilton R over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.