US Bridges

CR 45 over Al 5

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · S City Limits of Marion · Structure no. 005461

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,430
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45 over Al 5 is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 45 over Al 5 in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,315 by 2030. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 45
CrossesAl 5
LocationS City Limits of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61562, -87.31717
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,430 (2010)
Projected traffic4,315 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 45 over Al 5 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45 over Al 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 45 over Al 5 carry?

About 3,430 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 45 over Al 5?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45 over Al 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.