US Bridges

Moontown RD over Moontown Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.0 MI So US HWY 72EAST · Structure no. 002491

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moontown RD over Moontown Branch is a concrete slab carrying Moontown RD over Moontown Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoontown RD
CrossesMoontown Branch
Location1.0 MI So US HWY 72EAST
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73248, -86.45761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1992)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
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$227,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moontown RD over Moontown Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moontown RD over Moontown Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Moontown RD over Moontown Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Moontown RD over Moontown Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Moontown RD over Moontown Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.