US Bridges

Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Road/Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 1MI. East S.Chapel Hill · Structure no. 018980

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Road/Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Road/Ditch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMud Tavern Road
CrossesMud Tavern Road/Ditch
Location1MI. East S.Chapel Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5159, -87.3499
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2005)
Projected traffic325 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$803,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Road/Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Road/Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Road/Ditch carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Road/Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Tavern Road over Mud Tavern Road/Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.