US Bridges

Powder Plant RD over Moores Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI NE of Mccalla · Structure no. 012590

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powder Plant RD over Moores Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Powder Plant RD over Moores Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPowder Plant RD
CrossesMoores Branch
Location1 MI NE of Mccalla
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33868, -87.0094
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$701,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powder Plant RD over Moores Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powder Plant RD over Moores 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Powder Plant RD over Moores Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Powder Plant RD over Moores Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Powder Plant RD over Moores Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.