US Bridges

New Garden Road over Muddy Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC34 T1S R4W · Structure no. 018717

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Garden Road over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Garden Road over Muddy Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Garden Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationSEC34 T1S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90598, -86.94057
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2002)
Projected traffic660 by 2028
Trucks3%
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$656,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Garden Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Garden Road over Muddy Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does New Garden Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Garden Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New Garden Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.