US Bridges

SR-5 over US-78

Good

Walker County, Alabama · Jasper · Structure no. 018879

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,932
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-5 over US-78 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-5 over US-78 in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,932 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,865 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-5
CrossesUS-78
LocationJasper
RouteState Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84859, -87.28579
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,932 (2020)
Projected traffic9,865 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-5 over US-78 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-5 over US-78 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-5 over US-78 carry?

About 10,932 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-5 over US-78?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR-5 over US-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.