US Bridges

Old Moulton Road over Mud Tavern Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 MI NE County Line · Structure no. 017997

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Moulton Road over Mud Tavern Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Moulton Road over Mud Tavern Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,260 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld Moulton Road
CrossesMud Tavern Creek
Location2.0 MI NE County Line
RouteCounty Highway 1087
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53172, -87.08107
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck42 ft (12.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2008)
Projected traffic8,260 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$912,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Moulton Road over Mud Tavern Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Moulton 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 February 2024.

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

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Moulton Road over Mud Tavern Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Moulton Road over Mud Tavern Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.