US Bridges

County Road 15 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR15 .1 Me of Mulberry Ch · Structure no. 019293

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
521
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 15 over Mulberry Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 521 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,024 by 2029. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesMulberry Creek
LocationCR15 .1 Me of Mulberry Ch
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.833, -86.79759
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2004)
Projected traffic2,024 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is County Road 15 over 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 County Road 15 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.