US Bridges

SR 5 over Turkey Crk.

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · .9 Mi.S. of Kimbrough · Structure no. 002264

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Turkey Crk. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Turkey Crk. in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2033. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesTurkey Crk.
Location.9 Mi.S. of Kimbrough
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.02015, -87.56483
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2013)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Turkey Crk. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Turkey Crk. 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 Turkey Crk. carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Turkey Crk.?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Turkey Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.