US Bridges

CO.208 over Moores Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 1MI. S. W. Lanett · Structure no. 009180

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.208 over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.208 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 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO.208
CrossesMoores Creek
Location1MI. S. W. Lanett
RouteCounty Highway 208
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86261, -85.22122
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 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 traffic2,050 (1992)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$556,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.208 over Moores Creek built?

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

What condition is CO.208 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO.208 over Moores Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO.208 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO.208 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.