US Bridges

Al. 106 over Muscle Creek Relief

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 4.5 MI E of US 31 · Structure no. 008862

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 106 over Muscle Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Al. 106 over Muscle Creek Relief in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl. 106
CrossesMuscle Creek Relief
Location4.5 MI E of US 31
RouteState Highway 106
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.63579, -86.64721
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2013)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 106 over Muscle Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al. 106 over Muscle Creek Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al. 106 over Muscle Creek Relief carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Al. 106 over Muscle Creek Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 106 over Muscle Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.