US Bridges

Al 41 over Mush Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 3.0MI.S.CO. Rd. 30 · Structure no. 002007

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 41 over Mush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 41 over Mush Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 41
CrossesMush Creek
Location3.0MI.S.CO. Rd. 30
RouteState Highway 41
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24453, -86.99316
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2013)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 41 over Mush Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 41 over Mush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 41 over Mush Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 41 over Mush Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Al 41 over Mush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.