US Bridges

Bent Creek RD over Moores Mill Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI SE I-85 · Structure no. 011600

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,538
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bent Creek RD over Moores Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bent Creek RD over Moores Mill Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 14,538 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,044 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBent Creek RD
CrossesMoores Mill Creek
Location0.2 MI SE I-85
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6023, -85.4266
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,538 (2014)
Projected traffic27,044 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$741,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bent Creek RD over Moores Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bent Creek RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bent Creek RD over Moores Mill Creek carry?

About 14,538 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bent Creek RD over Moores Mill Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bent Creek RD over Moores Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.