US Bridges

Springdale RD over _five Mile Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · _.3 MI N HWY 79 · Structure no. 021288

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale RD over _five Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Springdale RD over _five 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale RD
Crosses_five Mile Creek
Location_.3 MI N HWY 79
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58804, -86.76886
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springdale RD over _five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Springdale 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Springdale RD over _five Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Springdale RD over _five Mile Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale RD over _five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.