US Bridges

Moores Mill Rd. over Moores Mill Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi.East of I-85 · Structure no. 018221

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,407
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mill Rd. over Moores Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moores Mill Rd. over Moores Mill Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,407 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,817 by 2034. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Mill Rd.
CrossesMoores Mill Creek
Location1.0 Mi.East of I-85
RouteCity Street 2
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58667, -85.45
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,407 (2014)
Projected traffic24,817 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Mill Rd. over Moores Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Mill 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 Moores Mill Rd. over Moores Mill Creek carry?

About 21,407 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Moores Mill Rd. over Moores Mill Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Mill Rd. over Moores Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.