US Bridges

CO RD B41 over Mud Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · .6 MI S CO 42 CO B41 JCT · Structure no. 015059

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD B41 over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO RD B41 over Mud Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD B41
CrossesMud Creek
Location.6 MI S CO 42 CO B41 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0B41
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46909, -87.72399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1991)
Projected traffic259 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$633,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD B41 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD B41 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD B41 over Mud Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD B41 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CO RD B41 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.