US Bridges

I-85 over Moores Mill Creek

Poor

Lee County, Alabama · 4.1 MI N JCT US 29 · Structure no. 004731

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,660
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over Moores Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Moores Mill Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40,660 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,588 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesMoores Mill Creek
Location4.1 MI N JCT US 29
RouteInterstate 85
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.59522, -85.4505
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,660 (2013)
Projected traffic53,588 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over Moores Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 over Moores Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 over Moores Mill Creek carry?

About 40,660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over Moores Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-85 over Moores Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.