Commercial Street over North Fork Mud Creek
FairPosted for loadCullman County, Alabama · 0.6 MI East of US HWY 31 · Structure no. 021728
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commercial Street over North Fork Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Commercial Street over North Fork Mud Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,769 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commercial Street over North Fork Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Commercial Street over North Fork Mud Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Commercial Street over North Fork Mud Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Commercial Street over North Fork Mud Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Commercial Street over North Fork Mud Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.