US Bridges

Lawson RD over Five Mile Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Lawson RD * Five MI Ck · Structure no. 009360

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawson RD over Five Mile Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Lawson RD over Five Mile Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLawson RD
CrossesFive Mile Ck
LocationLawson RD * Five MI Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60722, -86.74278
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$996,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawson RD over Five Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawson RD over Five Mile 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lawson RD over Five Mile Ck carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lawson RD over Five Mile Ck?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lawson RD over Five Mile Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.