Cardiff Street over Five Mile Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · West Brookside · Structure no. 012412
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 405
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cardiff Street over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cardiff Street 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cardiff Street over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cardiff Street 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 Street over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 405 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cardiff Street over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cardiff Street over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.