US Bridges

Co. 5214 over Moores Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. E. Little Shawmut · Structure no. 019121

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 5214 over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 5214 over Moores Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. 5214
CrossesMoores Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Little Shawmut
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84737, -85.19359
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2003)
Projected traffic650 by 2035
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$597,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 5214 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 5214 over Moores Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 5214 over Moores Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. 5214 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 5214 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.