Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 100FT W Serene Road · Structure no. 014030
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Polly Reed 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 5,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Polly Reed Road over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.