US Bridges

Al - 5 South over Abandoned RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · @ Becky Lynn RD · Structure no. 007633

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 5 South over Abandoned RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 5 South over Abandoned RR 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 6,240 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,812 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 5 South
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location@ Becky Lynn RD
RouteState Highway 5
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6788, -86.9729
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,240 (2024)
Projected traffic7,812 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 South over Abandoned RR built?

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

What condition is Al - 5 South over Abandoned RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 5 South over Abandoned RR carry?

About 6,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al - 5 South over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 5 South over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.