US Bridges

Weller Road over Mud Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · .25 MI N Johns Road · Structure no. 015786

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weller Road over Mud Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Weller Road over Mud Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWeller Road
CrossesMud Creek Tributary
Location.25 MI N Johns Road
RouteCounty Highway 419
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33497, -87.1522
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weller Road over Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weller Road over Mud Creek Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does Weller Road over Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Weller Road over Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Weller Road over Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.