US Bridges

SR 5 over Chilatchee Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. N. of Alberta · Structure no. 017575

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
787 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Chilatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Chilatchee Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2033. The structure is 787 ft (240 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesChilatchee Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. of Alberta
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.23647, -87.40916
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length787 ft (240 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2013)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$8.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Chilatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Chilatchee 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 Chilatchee Creek carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Chilatchee Creek?

The structure is 787 ft (240 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Chilatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.