US Bridges

CR # 83 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 4.1 MI North of Al 14 · Structure no. 007108

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
416 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 83 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR # 83 over Mulberry Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 416 ft (126.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 83
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location4.1 MI North of Al 14
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52421, -86.8979
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length416 ft (126.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2016)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 83 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 83 over 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 August 2024.

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

About 640 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR # 83 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 416 ft (126.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 83 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.