US Bridges

Co. Rt. 541 over Warrior River

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 541 · Structure no. 006944

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 541 over Warrior River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 541 over Warrior River in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 541
CrossesWarrior River
LocationCR 541
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.05379, -86.70623
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (1991)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks15%
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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 541 over Warrior River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 541 over Warrior River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 541 over Warrior River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 541 over Warrior River?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 541 over Warrior River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.