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Lucas Ferry RD over Mud CR

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Limestone County, Alabama · SEC31 T3S R5W · Structure no. 002574

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas Ferry RD over Mud CR is a concrete culvert carrying Lucas Ferry RD over Mud CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLucas Ferry RD
CrossesMud CR
LocationSEC31 T3S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73888, -87.00157
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2011)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$315,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas Ferry RD over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas Ferry RD over Mud CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lucas Ferry RD over Mud CR carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lucas Ferry RD over Mud CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas Ferry RD over Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.