US Bridges

Cr. 40 over Little Mulberry Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 020080

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 40 over Little Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 40 over Little Mulberry Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2028. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 40
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location?????????????????????????
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5591, -86.79821
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2008)
Projected traffic335 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 40 over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 40 over Little Mulberry 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 Cr. 40 over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 40 over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 40 over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.