US Bridges

CO RD 5 over Taylors Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · Barlow · Structure no. 020501

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 5 over Taylors Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 5 over Taylors Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCO RD 5
CrossesTaylors Creek
LocationBarlow
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.57643, -88.30797
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2011)
Projected traffic550 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 5 over Taylors Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 5 over Taylors 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 5 over Taylors Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 5 over Taylors Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 5 over Taylors Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.