US Bridges

CO RD 33 over Mud Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 6.7 MI NW JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 002001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 33 over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 33 over Mud Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCO RD 33
CrossesMud Creek
Location6.7 MI NW JCT SR 72
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78288, -86.02649
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2016)
Projected traffic823 by 2039
Trucks2%
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$666,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 33 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 33 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 33 over Mud Creek carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 33 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 33 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.