US Bridges

Bellingrath RD over Muddy Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.9 MI S US 90 · Structure no. 003609

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellingrath RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bellingrath RD over Muddy Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,221 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBellingrath RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.9 MI S US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.5355, -88.17062
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,570 (2024)
Projected traffic14,221 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellingrath RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellingrath RD over Muddy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bellingrath RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 9,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bellingrath RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bellingrath RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.