US Bridges

CO RD 61 over Mud CR

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W US 31 · Structure no. 009396

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 61 over Mud CR is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 61 over Mud CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 61
CrossesMud CR
Location1.5 MI W US 31
RouteCity Street 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75197, -86.98375
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 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 width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2007)
Projected traffic913 by 2033
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 61 over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 61 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 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 61 over Mud CR carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 61 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 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 61 over Mud CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.