AL - 5 (US 11)
Carrying AL - 5 (US 11) over OPOSSUM CREEK
@ BESSEMER PLAZA MALL, Jefferson, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AL - 5 (US 11)
The AL - 5 (US 11) bridge in Jefferson, Alabama carries AL - 5 (US 11) over OPOSSUM CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 88.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AL - 5 (US 11) compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 005115
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
AL - 5 (US 11) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare AL - 5 (US 11) against other structures in Jefferson and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for AL - 5 (US 11)?
AL - 5 (US 11) in Jefferson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AL - 5 (US 11) inspected?
AL - 5 (US 11)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AL - 5 (US 11) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for AL - 5 (US 11)?
AL - 5 (US 11) has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AL - 5 (US 11)?
AL - 5 (US 11) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is AL - 5 (US 11) and does age affect safety?
AL - 5 (US 11) was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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