US Bridges

CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.26 MI N of CR 305 · Structure no. 003809

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 63
CrossesTrib to Mulberry Creek
Location0.26 MI N of CR 305
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66076, -86.92353
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.