US Bridges

CO RD 60 over Muck Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · NE1/4 S19 T18 R23 · Structure no. 013970

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 60 over Muck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 60 over Muck Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 60
CrossesMuck Creek
LocationNE1/4 S19 T18 R23
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53071, -85.78196
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 60 over Muck Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 60 over Muck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 60 over Muck Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 60 over Muck Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 60 over Muck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.