US Bridges

County Line RD over Mulwee Branch

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Clr N of Franklin CO Line · Structure no. 002841

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Mulwee Branch is a steel culvert carrying County Line RD over Mulwee Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesMulwee Branch
LocationClr N of Franklin CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56797, -87.52952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1991)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$507,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line RD over Mulwee Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Mulwee Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Line RD over Mulwee Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Mulwee Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Line RD over Mulwee Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.