US Bridges

CO RD No 56 over Bull Mt Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Alabama · 5 Miles North of Ushyw 78 · Structure no. 004502

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
390 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 56 over Bull Mt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD No 56 over Bull Mt Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2035. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 56
CrossesBull Mt Creek
Location5 Miles North of Ushyw 78
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.26503, -88.13532
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic198 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 56 over Bull Mt Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 56 over Bull Mt 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 56 over Bull Mt Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO RD No 56 over Bull Mt Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No 56 over Bull Mt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.