Al - 38 East over Muddy Prong Creek
FairShelby County, Alabama · US 280 * Muddy Prong Ck · Structure no. 011654
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 238 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,075
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 38 East over Muddy Prong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 38 East over Muddy Prong Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 9,075 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,937 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 38 East over Muddy Prong Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 38 East over Muddy Prong 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Al - 38 East over Muddy Prong Creek carry?
About 9,075 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Al - 38 East over Muddy Prong Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 38 East over Muddy Prong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.