US Bridges

CO RD 80 over Relief Ditch to Mud Ck

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 2.9 MI W CO 80 CO 90 JCT · Structure no. 005994

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 80 over Relief Ditch to Mud Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 80 over Relief Ditch to Mud Ck in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 824 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 80
CrossesRelief Ditch to Mud Ck
Location2.9 MI W CO 80 CO 90 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.52363, -87.5727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (1986)
Projected traffic824 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 80 over Relief Ditch to Mud Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 80 over Relief Ditch to Mud Ck 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 80 over Relief Ditch to Mud Ck carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 80 over Relief Ditch to Mud Ck?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 80 over Relief Ditch to Mud Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.