US Bridges

County HIGHWAY114 over Big Mud Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 653 Ft W JCT 1093 · Structure no. 004145

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY114 over Big Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY114 over Big Mud Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY114
CrossesBig Mud Creek
Location653 Ft W JCT 1093
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.14794, -86.28994
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1994)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$613,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY114 over Big Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY114 over Big Mud 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY114 over Big Mud Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County HIGHWAY114 over Big Mud Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY114 over Big Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.