US Bridges

Industrial RD over Muddy Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.84 MI E of HWY 59 · Structure no. 016644

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,511
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Industrial RD over Muddy Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 1,511 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.84 MI E of HWY 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.51676, -88.15599
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,511 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$670,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial 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 Industrial RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,511 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Industrial RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Industrial RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.