US Bridges

Al - 5 North over CO RD 65

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Adamville Intr · Structure no. 007329

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,855
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 5 North over CO RD 65 is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 5 North over CO RD 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 16,855 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,102 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAl - 5 North
CrossesCO RD 65
LocationAdamville Intr
RouteState Highway 5
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58527, -86.93162
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,855 (2022)
Projected traffic21,102 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 5 North over CO RD 65 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 5 North over CO RD 65 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 5 North over CO RD 65 carry?

About 16,855 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al - 5 North over CO RD 65?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 5 North over CO RD 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.