US Bridges

Mt Moriah Schoolrd over Little Ketchepedrakee CR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Alabama · 3.5 MI East of Delta · Structure no. 012215

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Moriah Schoolrd over Little Ketchepedrakee CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Moriah Schoolrd over Little Ketchepedrakee CR in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMt Moriah Schoolrd
CrossesLittle Ketchepedrakee CR
Location3.5 MI East of Delta
RouteCounty Highway 81
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43649, -85.64644
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic55 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Moriah Schoolrd over Little Ketchepedrakee CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Moriah Schoolrd over Little Ketchepedrakee CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Moriah Schoolrd over Little Ketchepedrakee CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Mt Moriah Schoolrd over Little Ketchepedrakee CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Moriah Schoolrd over Little Ketchepedrakee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.