US Bridges

Moores Mill Road over In 85

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 3.5 Miles North JCT US 29 · Structure no. 020532

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,251
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mill Road over In 85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores Mill Road over In 85 in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 12,251 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,204 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Mill Road
CrossesIn 85
Location3.5 Miles North JCT US 29
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58939, -85.45889
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,251 (2016)
Projected traffic18,204 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Mill Road over In 85 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Mill Road over In 85 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 2025.

How much traffic does Moores Mill Road over In 85 carry?

About 12,251 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Moores Mill Road over In 85?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Mill Road over In 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.