US Bridges

Carraway Street over Fivemile Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · .2 MI S Grayson Valley RD · Structure no. 017548

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carraway Street over Fivemile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Carraway Street over Fivemile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarraway Street
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location.2 MI S Grayson Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63974, -86.64551
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2023)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$323,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carraway Street over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carraway Street over Fivemile 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 Carraway Street over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carraway Street over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Carraway Street over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.