US Bridges

Republic Road over Five Mile Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N Cherry Ave · Structure no. 018231

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Republic Road over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Republic Road over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRepublic Road
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.8 MI N Cherry Ave
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61123, -86.88642
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2023)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Republic Road over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Republic Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Republic Road over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 2,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Republic Road over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Republic Road over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.