US Bridges

CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 3.5 MI N CR 52 Int · Structure no. 005260

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 63
CrossesTrib to Mulberry Creek
Location3.5 MI N CR 52 Int
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.62851, -86.91805
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2012)
Projected traffic610 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 410 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.