US Bridges

AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior

Good

Walker County, Alabama · Lynns Park · Structure no. 017944

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
876 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 876 ft (267 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAL-5
CrossesMulberry Fork Warrior
LocationLynns Park
RouteState Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80672, -87.13911
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length876 ft (267 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior?

The structure is 876 ft (267 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns AL-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.