Al - 5 South over Five MI Ck
FairJefferson County, Alabama · US 78 * Five MI Ck · Structure no. 007635
- 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 South over Five MI Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 5 South 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 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 5 South over Five MI Ck built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 5 South 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 South over Five MI Ck carry?
About 6,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Al - 5 South 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 31 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 5 South over Five MI Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.