US Bridges

Eastern Valley RD over Five Mile Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · JCT Mccalla Road · Structure no. 018137

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,535
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Valley RD over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastern Valley RD over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,535 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEastern Valley RD
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationJCT Mccalla Road
RouteCounty Highway 455
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33475, -86.99504
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,535 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Valley RD over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Valley RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Eastern Valley RD over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 2,535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Valley RD over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Eastern Valley RD over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.