US Bridges

CR5 Dillburg RD over Lubbub Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.6 MI East of SR 17 · Structure no. 009051

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
578 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR5 Dillburg RD over Lubbub Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR5 Dillburg RD over Lubbub Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2034. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR5 Dillburg RD
CrossesLubbub Creek
Location0.6 MI East of SR 17
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1956, -88.09139
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 20
Structure length578 ft (176.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1998)
Projected traffic325 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR5 Dillburg RD over Lubbub Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR5 Dillburg RD over Lubbub 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR5 Dillburg RD over Lubbub Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR5 Dillburg RD over Lubbub Creek?

The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR5 Dillburg RD over Lubbub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.