US Bridges

Springdale Road over 5 Mile Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · .5 MI N HWY 79 · Structure no. 018230

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale Road over 5 Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springdale Road over 5 Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,319 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale Road
Crosses5 Mile Creek
Location.5 MI N HWY 79
RouteCounty Highway ?????
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58947, -86.76975
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,319 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springdale Road over 5 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springdale Road over 5 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Springdale Road over 5 Mile Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Springdale Road over 5 Mile Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale Road over 5 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.