Five MI RD over Five Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · 5 MI RD * 5 Mile Creek · Structure no. 008317
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Five MI RD over Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five MI RD over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Five MI RD over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Five MI RD over Five Mile Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Five MI RD over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Five MI RD over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Five MI RD over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.