US Bridges

CR45 S 1086 over Mulberry Ck Branch

FairPosted for load

Chilton County, Alabama · CR45 .05 SE Stanton Sc · Structure no. 007272

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR45 S 1086 over Mulberry Ck Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying CR45 S 1086 over Mulberry Ck Branch in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2029. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR45 S 1086
CrossesMulberry Ck Branch
LocationCR45 .05 SE Stanton Sc
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73682, -86.88996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1985)
Projected traffic225 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR45 S 1086 over Mulberry Ck Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR45 S 1086 over Mulberry Ck Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR45 S 1086 over Mulberry Ck Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR45 S 1086 over Mulberry Ck Branch?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR45 S 1086 over Mulberry Ck Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.