US Bridges

CR230WINSTONCULPRD over Little Mulberry Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR230 1MIWPLEASANTGROVECH · Structure no. 012686

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR230WINSTONCULPRD over Little Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR230WINSTONCULPRD over Little Mulberry Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 62 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR230WINSTONCULPRD
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
LocationCR230 1MIWPLEASANTGROVECH
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79234, -86.74233
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1985)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR230WINSTONCULPRD over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is CR230WINSTONCULPRD over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR230WINSTONCULPRD over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR230WINSTONCULPRD over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR230WINSTONCULPRD over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.