Al - 5 South over Locust Fork Warriorriver
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 3 MI E of Sumiton · Structure no. 012350
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 466 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,305
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 5 South over Locust Fork Warriorriver is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 5 South over Locust Fork Warriorriver in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 9,305 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,649 by 2044. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 5 South over Locust Fork Warriorriver built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 5 South over Locust Fork Warriorriver 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 Al - 5 South over Locust Fork Warriorriver carry?
About 9,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Al - 5 South over Locust Fork Warriorriver?
The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 5 South over Locust Fork Warriorriver?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.