US Bridges

Al 5 over Ellard Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1.6 MI S Bibb CO Line · Structure no. 006172

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Ellard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 5 over Ellard 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,681 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesEllard Creek
Location1.6 MI S Bibb CO Line
RouteState Highway 5
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.81403, -87.26147
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2016)
Projected traffic3,681 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Ellard Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 5 over Ellard 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Al 5 over Ellard Creek carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Al 5 over Ellard Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al 5 over Ellard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.