US Bridges

Mulberry LN over Mulberry Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Mulberry N of Titus DR · Structure no. 019124

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry LN over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mulberry LN over Mulberry Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMulberry LN
CrossesMulberry Creek
LocationMulberry N of Titus DR
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75619, -87.9
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2003)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$503,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry LN over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry LN 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mulberry LN over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Mulberry LN over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mulberry LN over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.