US Bridges

Main ST Brookside over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2 Blcks N Bivens-Brkside · Structure no. 010613

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST Brookside over Five Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST Brookside over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST Brookside
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location2 Blcks N Bivens-Brkside
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63927, -86.91673
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2024)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST Brookside over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST Brookside 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST Brookside over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main ST Brookside over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST Brookside over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.