US Bridges

Moon Road over Black Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.3 Miles SE of Tabor RD · Structure no. 020379

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moon Road over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moon Road over Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 316 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMoon Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.3 Miles SE of Tabor RD
RouteCounty Highway 310
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.11856, -85.93849
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2011)
Projected traffic508 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$769,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moon Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moon Road over Black 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Moon Road over Black Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moon Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Moon Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.