US Bridges

Lucas Ferry Rd. over Mud Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC8 T4S R4W · Structure no. 020934

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas Ferry Rd. over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lucas Ferry Rd. over Mud Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,007 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLucas Ferry Rd.
CrossesMud Creek
LocationSEC8 T4S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7315, -87.00148
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2016)
Projected traffic2,007 by 2036
Trucks13%
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$598,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas Ferry Rd. over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas Ferry Rd. over Mud 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lucas Ferry Rd. over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lucas Ferry Rd. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas Ferry Rd. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.