CR 538 over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadCullman County, Alabama · CR 538 · Structure no. 010970
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 538 over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 538 over Mud Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 538 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 538 over Mud Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 538 over Mud Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 538 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 538 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.