US Bridges

Cardiff-Lynns Xing over Five Mile Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Cardiff City Limits · Structure no. 012410

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardiff-Lynns Xing over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cardiff-Lynns Xing over Five Mile Creek 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 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2039. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCardiff-Lynns Xing
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationCardiff City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 109
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64338, -86.93207
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2019)
Projected traffic750 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cardiff-Lynns Xing over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardiff-Lynns Xing over Five Mile Creek 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 Cardiff-Lynns Xing over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cardiff-Lynns Xing over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cardiff-Lynns Xing over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.