US Bridges

CO RD 48 over Stream Into Mud Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.3 SW JCT CO 95 · Structure no. 012082

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,688
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 48 over Stream Into Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 48 over Stream 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 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 48
CrossesStream Into Mud Creek
Location0.3 SW JCT CO 95
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55217, -87.55885
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is CO RD 48 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 48 over Stream 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 Stream Into Mud Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 48 over Stream Into Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.