Al 5 over Wallace Creek
FairPerry County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N JCT SR 175 · Structure no. 006169
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,112
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 5 over Wallace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 5 over Wallace Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,112 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,191 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Al 5 over Wallace Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 5 over Wallace Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Al 5 over Wallace Creek carry?
About 3,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Al 5 over Wallace Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Al 5 over Wallace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.