US Bridges

_5th Ave over Town Creek

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Limestone County, Alabama · _5th Ave. and Town Creek · Structure no. 021241

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_5th Ave over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying _5th Ave over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries_5th Ave
CrossesTown Creek
Location_5th Ave. and Town Creek
RouteCity Street 5
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81237, -86.97922
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2008)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$589,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _5th Ave over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is _5th Ave over Town 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does _5th Ave over Town Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is _5th Ave over Town Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns _5th Ave over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.