US Bridges

US 278; SR74 over Mulberry Fk Warrior R

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · 3 MI E JCT SR 91 * US 278 · Structure no. 017161

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
407 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,028
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278; SR74 over Mulberry Fk Warrior R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278; SR74 over Mulberry Fk Warrior R in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,028 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,440 by 2043. The structure is 407 ft (124 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278; SR74
CrossesMulberry Fk Warrior R
Location3 MI E JCT SR 91 * US 278
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17383, -86.56109
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,028 (2023)
Projected traffic8,440 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278; SR74 over Mulberry Fk Warrior R built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278; SR74 over Mulberry Fk Warrior R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 278; SR74 over Mulberry Fk Warrior R carry?

About 6,028 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 278; SR74 over Mulberry Fk Warrior R?

The structure is 407 ft (124 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 278; SR74 over Mulberry Fk Warrior R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.