Fifth Street over Mill Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.6 MI SE of HWY 82 · Structure no. 015713
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,680
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Street over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fifth Street over Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 9,680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fifth Street over Mill 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 Fifth Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 9,680 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.