US Bridges

Al - 4 (us 78) over Moody Ck

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · At Brompton RD · Structure no. 000472

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 4 (us 78) over Moody Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 4 (us 78) over Moody Ck in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,088 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAl - 4 (us 78)
CrossesMoody Ck
LocationAt Brompton RD
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5744, -86.4779
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic3,170 (2024)
Projected traffic4,088 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 4 (us 78) over Moody Ck built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 4 (us 78) over Moody Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 4 (us 78) over Moody Ck carry?

About 3,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al - 4 (us 78) over Moody Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al - 4 (us 78) over Moody Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.