55th Street over Moores Creek
FairChambers County, Alabama · Valley · Structure no. 013816
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
55th Street over Moores Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55th Street over Moores Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,055 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 55th Street over Moores Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is 55th 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 55th Street over Moores Creek carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 55th Street over Moores Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 55th Street over Moores Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.