US Bridges

County Road 23 over Little Mud Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. W Jct. CR 7 · Structure no. 019169

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Little Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 23 over Little Mud Creek in Lawrence 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W Jct. CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47778, -87.50278
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic95 by 2036
Trucks0%
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$493,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Little Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 23 over Little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 23 over Little Mud Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.