US Bridges

CO RD 400 over Moores Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.0 Miles West Elba · Structure no. 012274

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 400 over Moores Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 400 over Moores Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2038. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 400
CrossesMoores Creek
Location2.0 Miles West Elba
RouteCity Street 400
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40608, -86.09817
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic270 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$945,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 400 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 400 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 400 over Moores Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 400 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 400 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.