US Bridges

Moody LN over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Moody LN @ Old Lee HWY · Structure no. 014698

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody LN over Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moody LN over Mulberry Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoody LN
CrossesMulberry Creek
LocationMoody LN @ Old Lee HWY
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74839, -87.93546
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2006)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks40%
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

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$230,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moody LN over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Moody LN over Mulberry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Moody LN over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Moody LN over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moody LN over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.