US Bridges

Al - 5 North over Five MI Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 78 * Five MI Ck · Structure no. 007634

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 5 North over Five MI Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 5 North over Five MI Ck 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 360 ft (109.7 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 North
CrossesFive MI Ck
LocationUS 78 * Five MI Ck
RouteState Highway 5
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66398, -86.97063
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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
CrossesWaterway
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 5 North over Five MI Ck built?

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

What condition is Al - 5 North over Five MI Ck 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 North over Five MI Ck carry?

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

How long is Al - 5 North over Five MI Ck?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 5 North over Five MI Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.