US Bridges

Eastern Valley Rd. over Mud Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.8 MI SE of JCT Ala 216 · Structure no. 010439

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Valley Rd. over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastern Valley Rd. over Mud Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesEastern Valley Rd.
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.8 MI SE of JCT Ala 216
RouteCounty Highway 390
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25665, -87.0787
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2002)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$832,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Valley Rd. over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Valley Rd. over Mud 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Eastern Valley Rd. over Mud Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Eastern Valley Rd. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Valley Rd. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.