US Bridges

SR 50 over Moores Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · Town of Lanett · Structure no. 013026

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,025
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 50 over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 50 over Moores Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 9,025 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,635 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 50
CrossesMoores Creek
LocationTown of Lanett
RouteState Highway 50
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85294, -85.19807
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,025 (2022)
Projected traffic12,635 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 50 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 50 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 50 over Moores Creek carry?

About 9,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 50 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SR 50 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.