US Bridges

CR 17 #3 over Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Chilton County, Alabama · CR17 #3 1M SW of Maplesvi · Structure no. 008217

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 #3 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 17 #3 over Mulberry Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 328 ft (100 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 17 #3
CrossesMulberry Creek
LocationCR17 #3 1M SW of Maplesvi
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76383, -86.86247
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 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 CR 17 #3 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 #3 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 CR 17 #3 over Mulberry Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 17 #3 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 #3 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.