US Bridges

Co. Rd. 85 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · CR 85 · Structure no. 008054

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 85 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 85 over Mulberry Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 85
CrossesMulberry Creek
LocationCR 85
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18473, -86.33521
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic270 (1994)
Projected traffic344 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 85 over Mulberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. 85 over Mulberry Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 85 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 85 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 85 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.