US Bridges

Linndale Road over Five Mile Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Lynns Crossing · Structure no. 012415

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linndale Road over Five Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linndale Road 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLinndale Road
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationLynns Crossing
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67181, -86.96461
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2019)
Projected traffic325 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linndale Road over Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Linndale Road 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 Linndale Road over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linndale Road over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Linndale Road over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.