US Bridges

SR15 / US 29 over Moores Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · Town of Langdale · Structure no. 004037

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15 / US 29 over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR15 / US 29 over Moores Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 10,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,106 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR15 / US 29
CrossesMoores Creek
LocationTown of Langdale
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.81503, -85.17124
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,790 (2023)
Projected traffic15,106 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR15 / US 29 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR15 / US 29 over Moores 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR15 / US 29 over Moores Creek carry?

About 10,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR15 / US 29 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR15 / US 29 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.