US Bridges

County Road 99 over Moore Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · .5 Mile North JCT 129 · Structure no. 012451

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 99 over Moore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 99 over Moore Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 125 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 99
CrossesMoore Creek
Location.5 Mile North JCT 129
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21036, -87.66836
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2001)
Projected traffic246 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$321,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 99 over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is County Road 99 over Moore 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 County Road 99 over Moore Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 99 over Moore Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 99 over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.