US Bridges

Mud Creek Road over Blue Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 Miles West of Adger · Structure no. 004335

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,713
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Creek Road over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mud Creek Road over Blue Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,713 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMud Creek Road
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.5 Miles West of Adger
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37601, -87.0998
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,713 (2024)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Creek Road over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Creek Road over Blue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Creek Road over Blue Creek carry?

About 1,713 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mud Creek Road over Blue Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Creek Road over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.