US Bridges

County Road 46 over Mud Creek

Good

Perry County, Alabama · 2 Miles East of SR 183 · Structure no. 019396

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 46 over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 46 over Mud Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 46
CrossesMud Creek
Location2 Miles East of SR 183
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51667, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 46 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 46 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 46 over Mud Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is County Road 46 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 46 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.