US Bridges

CO RD 80 over Stream Into Mud Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W CO 80 CO 99 JCT · Structure no. 005996

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 80 over Stream Into Mud Creek is a masonry slab carrying CO RD 80 over Stream Into Mud Creek 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 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 80
CrossesStream Into Mud Creek
Location1.5 MI W CO 80 CO 99 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51616, -87.55296
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (1986)
Projected traffic275 by 2032
Trucks0%
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$411,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 80 over Stream Into Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 80 over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 80 over Stream Into Mud Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is CO RD 80 over Stream Into Mud Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 80 over Stream Into Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.