US Bridges

Mooresville Road over Frenchs Mill Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · Mooresville Road · Structure no. 020810

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,146
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mooresville Road over Frenchs Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mooresville Road over Frenchs Mill Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,146 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,646 by 2034. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMooresville Road
CrossesFrenchs Mill Creek
LocationMooresville Road
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76653, -86.87727
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,146 (2014)
Projected traffic7,646 by 2034
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mooresville Road over Frenchs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mooresville Road over Frenchs 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mooresville Road over Frenchs Mill Creek carry?

About 5,146 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mooresville Road over Frenchs Mill Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mooresville Road over Frenchs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.