US Bridges

Park Road over Moores Mill Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E of Int US 29 · Structure no. 001019

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2008 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Moores Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Road over Moores Mill Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesMoores Mill Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Int US 29
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55669, -85.47017
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2008)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$376,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Moores Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Moores Mill 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 Park Road over Moores Mill Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Moores Mill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Moores Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.