US Bridges

CR 55 over Tributary to Mud Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N JCT CR 42 · Structure no. 000910

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Tributary to Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 55 over Tributary to Mud Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCR 55
CrossesTributary to Mud Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT CR 42
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81918, -85.93134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (1989)
Projected traffic128 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Tributary to Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over Tributary to 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Tributary to Mud Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 55 over Tributary to Mud Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 over Tributary to Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.