Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · East Brookside · Structure no. 016791
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,330
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1996, making it 29 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 1,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bivens-Brookside R over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.