US Bridges

Old Springville RD over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 S Brewster Road · Structure no. 012434

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Springville RD over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Springville RD 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 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 15,470 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,630 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Springville RD
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location100 S Brewster Road
RouteCounty Highway 336
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62188, -86.66855
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,470 (2024)
Projected traffic21,630 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$875,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Springville RD over Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Springville RD over Five Mile Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Springville RD over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 15,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old Springville RD over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Springville RD over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.