AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior
PoorWalker County, Alabama · 6 MI E Jasper · Structure no. 011967
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 808 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,113
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,113 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2041. The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior carry?
About 11,113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior?
The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.