US Bridges

South 5th ST over CSX Railroad

Good

Lee County, Alabama · Fifth Street South · Structure no. 013265

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Concrete
Length
95 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,316
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 5th ST over CSX Railroad is a concrete segmental box girder carrying South 5th ST over CSX Railroad in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 5th ST
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationFifth Street South
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65095, -85.37611
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$805,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South 5th ST over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 5th ST over CSX Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does South 5th ST over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South 5th ST over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South 5th ST over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.