US Bridges

I - 65 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Ri

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · Blount * Cullman CO Line · Structure no. 016200

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
899 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Ri is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Ri in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 39,680 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,272 by 2044. The structure is 899 ft (274 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65
CrossesMulberry Fork Warrior Ri
LocationBlount * Cullman CO Line
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93167, -86.86778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length899 ft (274 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,680 (2024)
Projected traffic50,272 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$21.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Ri built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Ri in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Ri carry?

About 39,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Ri?

The structure is 899 ft (274 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.