US Bridges

CR # 83 over Trib to Mulberry Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N SR 14 E · Structure no. 007106

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 83 over Trib to Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 83 over Trib to Mulberry Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR # 83
CrossesTrib to Mulberry Creek
Location1.8 MI N SR 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49102, -86.89481
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$292,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 83 over Trib to Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 83 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 83 over Trib to Mulberry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR # 83 over Trib to Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR # 83 over Trib to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.