US Bridges

CO.RD.8 over Little-Mullberry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Autauga County, Alabama · Ever Green-Dawson Mill · Structure no. 013242

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.8 over Little-Mullberry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.8 over Little-Mullberry Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO.RD.8
CrossesLittle-Mullberry Creek
LocationEver Green-Dawson Mill
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58253, -86.77767
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1988)
Projected traffic155 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$777,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.8 over Little-Mullberry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.8 over Little-Mullberry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.8 over Little-Mullberry Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.8 over Little-Mullberry Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.8 over Little-Mullberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.