US Bridges

Mulberry RD over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 3.19 Mi. S.E. Sulligent · Structure no. 019542

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry RD over Unnamed Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mulberry RD over Unnamed Stream in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMulberry RD
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.19 Mi. S.E. Sulligent
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86889, -88.08
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic550 (2016)
Projected traffic817 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$411,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry RD over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry RD over Unnamed Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mulberry RD over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry RD over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mulberry RD over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.