US Bridges

Mary Vann Lane over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · .5 MI W Old Springville · Structure no. 010637

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,502
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Vann Lane over Five Mile Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Mary Vann Lane over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 2,502 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMary Vann Lane
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location.5 MI W Old Springville
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63471, -86.66457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,502 (2024)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$328,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Vann Lane over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mary Vann Lane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mary Vann Lane over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 2,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mary Vann Lane over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Vann Lane over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.