US Bridges

County Road 111 over Mud Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.4 Miles from Co. Rd. 33 · Structure no. 014262

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 111 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 111 over Mud Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 111
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.4 Miles from Co. Rd. 33
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82238, -86.05606
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1989)
Projected traffic52 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 111 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 111 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 111 over Mud Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 111 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 111 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.