US Bridges

CO RD 68 over Branch to Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.9 MI E CO 48 CO 68 JCT · Structure no. 006655

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 68 over Branch to Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 68 over Branch to Mud Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 68
CrossesBranch to Mud Creek
Location0.9 MI E CO 48 CO 68 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54825, -87.54961
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (1986)
Projected traffic606 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 68 over Branch to Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 68 over Branch to 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 68 over Branch to Mud Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 68 over Branch to Mud Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 68 over Branch to Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.