US Bridges

Stevens Mem CR46 over Mud Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · Stevens Mem. RD 3 · Structure no. 009301

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Mem CR46 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stevens Mem CR46 over Mud Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 58 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesStevens Mem CR46
CrossesMud Creek
LocationStevens Mem. RD 3
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50833, -87.46667
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1991)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$431,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Mem CR46 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Stevens Mem CR46 over Mud Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens Mem CR46 over Mud Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Mem CR46 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Mem CR46 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.