US Bridges

Old Moores Br Rd. over Simmon Branch

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.1 MI NW of JCT Ala 171 · Structure no. 011050

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Moores Br Rd. over Simmon Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Moores Br Rd. over Simmon Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Moores Br Rd.
CrossesSimmon Branch
Location1.1 MI NW of JCT Ala 171
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45321, -87.79533
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1996)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Moores Br Rd. over Simmon Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Moores Br Rd. over Simmon Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Moores Br Rd. over Simmon Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Moores Br Rd. over Simmon Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Moores Br Rd. over Simmon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.