US Bridges

CO RD 63 over Mud Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.9 MI S JCT US 43 · Structure no. 016198

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
302
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 63 over Mud Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 63 over Mud Creek 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 63
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.9 MI S JCT US 43
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46646, -87.74072
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (1993)
Projected traffic777 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 63 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 63 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 63 over Mud Creek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 63 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 63 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.