US Bridges

US 90 over Moores Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.9 MI W I-65 · Structure no. 012874

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,652
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Moores Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 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 25,652 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,478 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 90
CrossesMoores Creek
Location1.9 MI W I-65
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.6334, -88.14508
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 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 traffic25,652 (2023)
Projected traffic38,478 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 90 over Moores 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Moores Creek carry?

About 25,652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 90 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.