US Bridges

Hunts-Brferry RD over Mud CR

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC36 T3S R5W · Structure no. 005883

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,540
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunts-Brferry RD over Mud CR is a concrete culvert carrying Hunts-Brferry RD over Mud CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHunts-Brferry RD
CrossesMud CR
LocationSEC36 T3S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73228, -87.00055
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2014)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2034
Trucks2%
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$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunts-Brferry RD over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunts-Brferry RD over Mud CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hunts-Brferry RD over Mud CR carry?

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hunts-Brferry RD over Mud CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hunts-Brferry RD over Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.