US Bridges

Co. Rd. 4 over Mud Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 1.0MI NW Levens Church · Structure no. 010542

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 4 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 4 over Mud Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 4
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.0MI NW Levens Church
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3798, -85.4997
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1997)
Projected traffic434 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 4 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 4 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 4 over Mud Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 4 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 4 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.