US Bridges

SR 5 over SR 28

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · Int. of S.R. 5 and 28 · Structure no. 019034

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over SR 28 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over SR 28 in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2033. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesSR 28
LocationInt. of S.R. 5 and 28
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.19217, -87.46081
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,380 (2013)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over SR 28 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over SR 28 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over SR 28 carry?

About 2,380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over SR 28?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over SR 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.