US Bridges

SR 91 over Mariot Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E JCT I65 * SR 91 · Structure no. 014623

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,803
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 91 over Mariot Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 91 over Mariot Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,924 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 91
CrossesMariot Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT I65 * SR 91
RouteState Highway 91
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.94815, -86.86001
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,803 (2022)
Projected traffic3,924 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 91 over Mariot Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 91 over Mariot 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 91 over Mariot Creek carry?

About 2,803 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 over Mariot Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 over Mariot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.