US Bridges

Sandlin RD over Muddy CR

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC27 T1S R4W · Structure no. 011689

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandlin RD over Muddy CR is a concrete culvert carrying Sandlin RD over Muddy CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSandlin RD
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationSEC27 T1S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92049, -86.93586
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2010)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$409,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandlin RD over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandlin RD over Muddy CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sandlin RD over Muddy CR carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandlin RD over Muddy CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sandlin RD over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.