Moore Road over Whippoorwill Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBlount County, Alabama · 2 MI SW of Snead · Structure no. 011326
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 184
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moore Road over Whippoorwill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore Road over Whippoorwill Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 274 by 2037. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Moore Road over Whippoorwill Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Moore Road over Whippoorwill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2020.
How much traffic does Moore Road over Whippoorwill Creek carry?
About 184 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Moore Road over Whippoorwill Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Moore Road over Whippoorwill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.