Nuclear Plant RD over Mud Creek
FairLimestone County, Alabama · 3.5 MI W US 31 · Structure no. 004596
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,464
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nuclear Plant RD over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nuclear Plant RD over Mud Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,329 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nuclear Plant RD over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nuclear Plant 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Nuclear Plant RD over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,464 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nuclear Plant RD over Mud Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nuclear Plant RD over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.