US Bridges

Moores Mill RD over Bridges Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N JCT FAP 116 · Structure no. 001323

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mill RD over Bridges Creek is a concrete slab carrying Moores Mill RD over Bridges Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoores Mill RD
CrossesBridges Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT FAP 116
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8056, -86.53619
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (1992)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks1%
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$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Mill RD over Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Mill RD over Bridges 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Moores Mill RD over Bridges Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moores Mill RD over Bridges Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Mill RD over Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.