US Bridges

Knight Place Road over Mussel Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 1 MI East of Al 263 · Structure no. 019070

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knight Place Road over Mussel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Knight Place Road over Mussel Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKnight Place Road
CrossesMussel Creek
Location1 MI East of Al 263
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.97139, -86.7045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knight Place Road over Mussel Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knight Place Road over Mussel Creek 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 Knight Place Road over Mussel Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Knight Place Road over Mussel Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Knight Place Road over Mussel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.