US Bridges

Walter Moore RD over Bayou Sarah

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.2 MI E of Roberts RD · Structure no. 013515

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,627
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walter Moore RD over Bayou Sarah is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Walter Moore RD over Bayou Sarah in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,627 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,418 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWalter Moore RD
CrossesBayou Sarah
Location2.2 MI E of Roberts RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.93772, -88.13714
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,627 (2024)
Projected traffic2,418 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$400,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walter Moore RD over Bayou Sarah built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walter Moore RD over Bayou Sarah 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Walter Moore RD over Bayou Sarah carry?

About 1,627 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walter Moore RD over Bayou Sarah?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Walter Moore RD over Bayou Sarah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.