US Bridges

SR 5 over Cub Creek

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · .5 Mi. N. of Sunny South · Structure no. 020807

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Cub Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Cub Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 5,640 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,061 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesCub Creek
Location.5 Mi. N. of Sunny South
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9719, -87.6315
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,640 (2013)
Projected traffic7,061 by 2033
Trucks16%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Cub 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Cub Creek carry?

About 5,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Cub Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.