US Bridges

CO RD 48 over Branch Into Mud Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · .7 MI SW JCT CO 99 · Structure no. 003461

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,688
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 48 over Branch Into Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 48 over Branch Into Mud Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,688 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 48
CrossesBranch Into Mud Creek
Location.7 MI SW JCT CO 99
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55752, -87.55149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,688 (1986)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 48 over Branch Into Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 48 over Branch Into 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 48 over Branch Into Mud Creek carry?

About 1,688 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 48 over Branch Into Mud Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 48 over Branch Into Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.