US Bridges

Laurendine Road over Muddy Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.76MI E Bellingrath RD · Structure no. 016895

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,622
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurendine Road over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Laurendine Road over Muddy Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,622 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,896 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLaurendine Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.76MI E Bellingrath RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.50192, -88.15747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,622 (2024)
Projected traffic3,896 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$783,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurendine Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurendine Road over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Laurendine Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Laurendine Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Laurendine Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.