US Bridges

Co. Rt. 35 over Mulberry Fork

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 35 · Structure no. 007672

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 35 over Mulberry Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 35 over Mulberry Fork in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2035. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 35
CrossesMulberry Fork
LocationCR 35
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.87225, -86.92371
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length403 ft (122.8 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 traffic398 (2022)
Projected traffic485 by 2035
Trucks8%
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 35 over Mulberry Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 35 over Mulberry Fork 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. 35 over Mulberry Fork carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 35 over Mulberry Fork?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 35 over Mulberry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.