US Bridges

Gum Pond Road over Mud Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.2 MI South SR 67 · Structure no. 018735

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Pond Road over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gum Pond Road over Mud Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 653 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGum Pond Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.2 MI South SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 1292
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35547, -86.65446
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2002)
Projected traffic653 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum Pond Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Pond Road over Mud 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Gum Pond Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Gum Pond Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Gum Pond Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.