US Bridges

Rucker Road over Mortar Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Rucker RD · Structure no. 014551

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
315 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
62
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rucker Road over Mortar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rucker Road over Mortar Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRucker Road
CrossesMortar Creek
LocationRucker RD
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53, -86.31167
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (1998)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rucker Road over Mortar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rucker Road over Mortar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rucker Road over Mortar Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Rucker Road over Mortar Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rucker Road over Mortar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.