US Bridges

Lee CO 146 over Moores Mill Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.7 MI NW I-85 · Structure no. 020912

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,011
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee CO 146 over Moores Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee CO 146 over Moores Mill Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,011 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,754 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLee CO 146
CrossesMoores Mill Creek
Location0.7 MI NW I-85
RouteCity Street 1146
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.595, -85.47
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,011 (2014)
Projected traffic7,754 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee CO 146 over Moores Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee CO 146 over Moores Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Lee CO 146 over Moores Mill Creek carry?

About 3,011 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lee CO 146 over Moores Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lee CO 146 over Moores Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.