CO Rt 48 over Mallard Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Alabama · 3.4 MI N JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 006308
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 48 over Mallard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 48 over Mallard Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2036. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 48 over Mallard Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 48 over Mallard 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 48 over Mallard Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 48 over Mallard Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 48 over Mallard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.