US Bridges

Mud Creek RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 2.3 MI North of Fernbank · Structure no. 019186

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Creek RD over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mud Creek RD over Mud Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMud Creek RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.3 MI North of Fernbank
RouteCounty Highway 67
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60878, -88.16247
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2004)
Projected traffic395 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Creek RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Creek RD 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 December 2024.

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

About 265 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mud Creek RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Creek RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.