US Bridges

CO RD 99 over Mud Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S CO 48 CO99 JCT · Structure no. 008059

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 99 over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 99 over Mud Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 807 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 99
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.6 MI S CO 48 CO99 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 99
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55933, -87.52984
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1986)
Projected traffic807 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 99 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 99 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 99 over Mud Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 99 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 99 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.