US Bridges

Forester Road over Moore Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W of SR 129 · Structure no. 013147

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forester Road over Moore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forester Road over Moore Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesForester Road
CrossesMoore Creek
Location1.3 MI W of SR 129
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20417, -87.68131
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 rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic50 (2001)
Projected traffic98 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$459,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forester Road over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Forester Road 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 Forester Road over Moore Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Forester Road over Moore Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Forester Road over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.