US Bridges

SR 5 over Red Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1 Mi.N.Of Flatwood · Structure no. 001718

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Red Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Red Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,441 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesRed Creek
Location1 Mi.N.Of Flatwood
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.15679, -87.51104
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2013)
Projected traffic2,441 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$906,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Red 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Red Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Red Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.