US Bridges

Bibb CO.51 over Moores Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Bibb County, Alabama · .4MI N Perry CO Li BIBB51 · Structure no. 010049

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bibb CO.51 over Moores Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bibb CO.51 over Moores Mill Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesBibb CO.51
CrossesMoores Mill Creek
Location.4MI N Perry CO Li BIBB51
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8397, -87.18512
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (1989)
Projected traffic275 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bibb CO.51 over Moores Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bibb CO.51 over Moores Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bibb CO.51 over Moores Mill Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bibb CO.51 over Moores Mill Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bibb CO.51 over Moores Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.