US Bridges

Al - 5 South over I - 22

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Graysville Interchange · Structure no. 017653

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
427 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 5 South over I - 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 5 South over I - 22 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,340 by 2044. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesAl - 5 South
CrossesI - 22
LocationGraysville Interchange
RouteState Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64491, -86.97692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,850 (2024)
Projected traffic17,340 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 5 South over I - 22 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 5 South over I - 22 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 Al - 5 South over I - 22 carry?

About 13,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al - 5 South over I - 22?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 5 South over I - 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.