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Co. Rd. 1387 over Moody Branch

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1387 · Structure no. 008743

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 1387 over Moody Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rd. 1387 over Moody Branch in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 1387
CrossesMoody Branch
LocationCR 1387
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.27745, -86.80024
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1991)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$405,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 1387 over Moody Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 1387 over Moody Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 1387 over Moody Branch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 1387 over Moody Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 1387 over Moody Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.