Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N Cherry Avenue · Structure no. 014263
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bivens-Brookside R 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.