US Bridges

Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 3.0 MI E Lawrence CO Line · Structure no. 015219

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMud Tavern Road
CrossesMud Tavern Creek
Location3.0 MI E Lawrence CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51388, -87.05191
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1995)
Projected traffic187 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$435,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.