Red Mill Road over Fivemile Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Red Mill RD * Creek · Structure no. 014661
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Mill Road over Fivemile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Mill Road over Fivemile 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Mill Road over Fivemile Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Mill Road over Fivemile 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Red Mill Road over Fivemile Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Red Mill Road over Fivemile Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Red Mill Road over Fivemile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.