CR # 52 over Mulberry Creek
PoorPosted for loadDallas County, Alabama · 2 MI E CR 63 · Structure no. 004894
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 320 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR # 52 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR # 52 over Mulberry Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR # 52 over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR # 52 over Mulberry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR # 52 over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR # 52 over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR # 52 over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.