US Bridges

City Street over Moores Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · Fob James Drive · Structure no. 009036

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying City Street over Moores Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2034. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesMoores Creek
LocationFob James Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.81714, -85.17242
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (1998)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does City Street over Moores Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is City Street over Moores Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns City Street over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.