US Bridges

Hsv-Brferry Road over Mud Creek Fork

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC36 T3S R5W · Structure no. 003231

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hsv-Brferry Road over Mud Creek Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Hsv-Brferry Road over Mud Creek Fork in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHsv-Brferry Road
CrossesMud Creek Fork
LocationSEC36 T3S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73244, -87.00524
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2014)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hsv-Brferry Road over Mud Creek Fork built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hsv-Brferry Road over Mud Creek Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hsv-Brferry Road over Mud Creek Fork carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hsv-Brferry Road over Mud Creek Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hsv-Brferry Road over Mud Creek Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.