US Bridges

Huffman RD over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Huffman Road * Al 75 · Structure no. 014596

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huffman RD over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Huffman RD over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHuffman RD
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationHuffman Road * Al 75
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61277, -86.68767
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2016)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huffman RD over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huffman 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Huffman RD over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Huffman RD over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Huffman RD over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.