US Bridges

Moores Mill RD over Brair Fork Flint River

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI So CO RD 1269 · Structure no. 003512

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
510 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,052
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mill RD over Brair Fork Flint River is a concrete tee beam carrying Moores Mill RD over Brair Fork Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,052 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,670 by 2042. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Mill RD
CrossesBrair Fork Flint River
Location0.2 MI So CO RD 1269
RouteCounty Highway 449
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84787, -86.51752
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,052 (2002)
Projected traffic3,670 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Mill RD over Brair Fork Flint River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Mill RD over Brair Fork Flint River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Moores Mill RD over Brair Fork Flint River carry?

About 3,052 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moores Mill RD over Brair Fork Flint River?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Mill RD over Brair Fork Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.