US Bridges

Walter Moore Road over Meekers Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E of County RD 63 · Structure no. 014181

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,969
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walter Moore Road over Meekers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walter Moore Road over Meekers Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,969 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,514 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWalter Moore Road
CrossesMeekers Creek
Location0.2 MI E of County RD 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.92625, -88.16804
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,969 (2024)
Projected traffic2,514 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walter Moore Road over Meekers Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walter Moore Road over Meekers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Walter Moore Road over Meekers Creek carry?

About 1,969 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Walter Moore Road over Meekers Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Walter Moore Road over Meekers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.