US Bridges

Upper Ft. Hampton over Muddy Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC22 T1S R4W · Structure no. 002606

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Ft. Hampton over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Upper Ft. Hampton over Muddy Creek 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 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Ft. Hampton
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationSEC22 T1S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93636, -86.93653
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2014)
Projected traffic1,003 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Ft. Hampton over Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is Upper Ft. Hampton over Muddy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Ft. Hampton over Muddy Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Upper Ft. Hampton over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Ft. Hampton over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.