US Bridges

Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Center Point · Structure no. 012239

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,080
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPolly Reed Road
CrossesFive Mile Crk Tributary
LocationCenter Point
RouteCounty Highway 343
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62912, -86.6738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,080 (2023)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$354,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary carry?

About 5,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.