US Bridges

CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.33 MI N Pecan RD · Structure no. 014917

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR # 63
CrossesTrib to Mulberry Creek
Location0.33 MI N Pecan RD
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65464, -86.92381
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2012)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1989, making it 36 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 June 2024.

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

About 350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 63 over Trib to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.