US Bridges

CR 562 over Mariot Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 562 · Structure no. 020302

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 562 over Mariot Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 562 over Mariot Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesCR 562
CrossesMariot Creek
LocationCR 562
RouteCounty Highway 562
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.04206, -86.86293
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2009)
Projected traffic25 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$353,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 562 over Mariot Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 562 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 562 over Mariot Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 562 over Mariot Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 562 over Mariot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.