US Bridges

Horse Crk BLVDCR30 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 0.1MI E Amory Ave/Cr 30 · Structure no. 009364

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
867 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,006
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Crk BLVDCR30 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Horse Crk BLVDCR30 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 4,006 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 867 ft (264.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHorse Crk BLVDCR30
CrossesMulberry Fork Warrior Rv
Location0.1MI E Amory Ave/Cr 30
RouteCity Street 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7567, -87.17227
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length867 ft (264.4 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,006 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Crk BLVDCR30 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Crk BLVDCR30 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Horse Crk BLVDCR30 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv carry?

About 4,006 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Horse Crk BLVDCR30 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv?

The structure is 867 ft (264.4 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Crk BLVDCR30 over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.