US Bridges

Stephens Church RD over Mud Creek

Good

Perry County, Alabama · 2.7 MI East Al 183 · Structure no. 019395

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens Church RD over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stephens Church RD over Mud Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 40 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesStephens Church RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.7 MI East Al 183
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51, -87.45
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2005)
Projected traffic84 by 2032
Trucks0%
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$308,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stephens Church RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Stephens Church RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stephens Church RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Stephens Church RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens Church RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.