I - 20/59 over Five Mile Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Five Mile Ck * I-59 · Structure no. 011737
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,380
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 20/59 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I - 20/59 over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 70 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 43,380 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,670 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 20/59 over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is I - 20/59 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I - 20/59 over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 43,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I - 20/59 over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I - 20/59 over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.