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CR45 Proj.S 1086 over Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Chilton County, Alabama · CR45 1MI East of Stanton · Structure no. 007273

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR45 Proj.S 1086 over Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR45 Proj.S 1086 over Mulberry Creek 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR45 Proj.S 1086
CrossesMulberry Creek
LocationCR45 1MI East of Stanton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73517, -86.88071
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1985)
Projected traffic300 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR45 Proj.S 1086 over Mulberry Creek built?

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

What condition is CR45 Proj.S 1086 over Mulberry Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR45 Proj.S 1086 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR45 Proj.S 1086 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR45 Proj.S 1086 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.