US Bridges

CO RD 213 over Mud Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 1 Mi. E of Int of HWY 72 · Structure no. 020803

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 213 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 213 over Mud Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 213
CrossesMud Creek
Location1 Mi. E of Int of HWY 72
RouteCounty Highway 205
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75536, -85.90055
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2016)
Projected traffic553 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 213 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 213 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 213 over Mud Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 213 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 213 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.