US Bridges

Al - 5 South over L * N RR (abandoned)

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 78 * L * N RR · Structure no. 007629

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,305
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 5 South over L * N RR (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 5 South over L * N RR (abandoned) in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,305 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,649 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 5 South
CrossesL * N RR (abandoned)
LocationUS 78 * L * N RR
RouteState Highway 5
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69333, -86.98667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,305 (2023)
Projected traffic11,649 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 5 South over L * N RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 5 South over L * N RR (abandoned) 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 Al - 5 South over L * N RR (abandoned) carry?

About 9,305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al - 5 South over L * N RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 5 South over L * N RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.