US Bridges

CR17 #1 Motley RD over Mulberry Creek Relief

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR17 #1 1MSE Maplesville · Structure no. 021611

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR17 #1 Motley RD over Mulberry Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CR17 #1 Motley RD over Mulberry Creek Relief in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCR17 #1 Motley RD
CrossesMulberry Creek Relief
LocationCR17 #1 1MSE Maplesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76663, -86.87018
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2021)
Projected traffic420 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR17 #1 Motley RD over Mulberry Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR17 #1 Motley RD over Mulberry Creek Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR17 #1 Motley RD over Mulberry Creek Relief carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR17 #1 Motley RD over Mulberry Creek Relief?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR17 #1 Motley RD over Mulberry Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.