US Bridges

Powell Road over Moores Br

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC2 T4S R3W · Structure no. 004589

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,968
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Road over Moores Br is a concrete culvert carrying Powell Road over Moores Br in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,968 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,042 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPowell Road
CrossesMoores Br
LocationSEC2 T4S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71456, -86.81352
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,968 (2017)
Projected traffic3,042 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powell Road over Moores Br built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell Road over Moores Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Powell Road over Moores Br carry?

About 1,968 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Powell Road over Moores Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Powell Road over Moores Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.