US Bridges

SR 189 MP 14.802 over Moores Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi.N Coffee 42 · Structure no. 015710

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 189 MP 14.802 over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 189 MP 14.802 over Moores Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 189 MP 14.802
CrossesMoores Creek
Location0.2 Mi.N Coffee 42
RouteState Highway 189
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39677, -86.08593
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2013)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 189 MP 14.802 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 189 MP 14.802 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 189 MP 14.802 over Moores Creek carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 189 MP 14.802 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SR 189 MP 14.802 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.