US Bridges

CR45 Stantonschord over Branch of Mulberry Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR45 .1 M E Stanton Sch · Structure no. 007275

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR45 Stantonschord over Branch of Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR45 Stantonschord over Branch of 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 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR45 Stantonschord
CrossesBranch of Mulberry Creek
LocationCR45 .1 M E Stanton Sch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73594, -86.89237
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1985)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR45 Stantonschord over Branch of Mulberry Creek built?

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

What condition is CR45 Stantonschord over Branch of 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR45 Stantonschord over Branch of Mulberry Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR45 Stantonschord over Branch of Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR45 Stantonschord over Branch of Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.