US Bridges

Moody LN over Malone Creek South Fork

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Malone Creek Moody S Fork · Structure no. 014223

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody LN over Malone Creek South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moody LN over Malone Creek South Fork in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMoody LN
CrossesMalone Creek South Fork
LocationMalone Creek Moody S Fork
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78302, -87.93588
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2006)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2044
Trucks30%
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$371,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moody LN over Malone Creek South Fork built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moody LN over Malone Creek South Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Moody LN over Malone Creek South Fork carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Moody LN over Malone Creek South Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Moody LN over Malone Creek South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.