Mulga Loop Road over Bayview Lake
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 1/2 MI E Mulga · Structure no. 012417
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 307 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,665
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mulga Loop Road over Bayview Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mulga Loop Road over Bayview Lake in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,315 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mulga Loop Road over Bayview Lake built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mulga Loop Road over Bayview Lake 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Mulga Loop Road over Bayview Lake carry?
About 1,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mulga Loop Road over Bayview Lake?
The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mulga Loop Road over Bayview Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.