Freeman Ave. over Five Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · Freeman Rd/Five Mile Ck · Structure no. 019945
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freeman Ave. over Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeman Ave. over Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freeman Ave. over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freeman Ave. over Five Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Freeman Ave. over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Freeman Ave. over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Freeman Ave. over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.