CR 562 over Mariot Creek
Cullman County, Alabama · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 562 over Mariot Creek in Cullman County, Alabama, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 15 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2009).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 71 of the 246 inventoried bridges in Cullman County rated good (28.9%); 14 (5.7%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | CR 562 |
| NBI structure number | 020302 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Cullman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 over Branch | 1959 | 52,265 | Fair |
| I65 over Bavers Creek | 1960 | 50,407 | Fair |
| I65 over Branch | 1960 | 50,407 | Fair |
| I65 over Branch | 1958 | 44,987 | Fair |
| I65 over Mariot Creek | 1958 | 44,987 | Fair |
| I65 over Mariot Creek | 1960 | 44,987 | Fair |
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