US Bridges

County Road 7702 over Mud Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 8 T12N R21E · Structure no. 009114

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7702 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7702 over Mud Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCounty Road 7702
CrossesMud Creek
LocationSec 8 T12N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04167, -85.965
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$496,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7702 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7702 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7702 over Mud Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7702 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7702 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.