US Bridges

Moontown RD over Hambrick Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.4 MI So US HWY 72E · Structure no. 003522

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moontown RD over Hambrick Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moontown RD over Hambrick Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 93 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoontown RD
CrossesHambrick Branch
Location0.4 MI So US HWY 72E
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74777, -86.45679
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1992)
Projected traffic305 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moontown RD over Hambrick Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Moontown RD over Hambrick 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Moontown RD over Hambrick Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moontown RD over Hambrick Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Moontown RD over Hambrick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.