CO RD 46 over Muddy Branch
GoodFranklin County, Alabama · 0.6 MI of US 43 CO 46 JCT · Structure no. 016197
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,290
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 46 over Muddy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 46 over Muddy Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,847 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 46 over Muddy Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 46 over Muddy Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 46 over Muddy Branch carry?
About 1,290 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 46 over Muddy Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 46 over Muddy Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.