US Bridges

CO RD 30 over Mud Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.2 Miles W.On RTE.30 · Structure no. 014572

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 30 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 30 over Mud Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 30
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.2 Miles W.On RTE.30
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.12214, -87.56747
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2016)
Projected traffic435 by 2036
Trucks1%
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$574,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 30 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 30 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 30 over Mud Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 30 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 30 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.