US Bridges

AL-195 over Springlet of Mooneys Bk

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 1.1MI N JCT AL-118 · Structure no. 000691

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,140
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-195 over Springlet of Mooneys Bk is a concrete culvert carrying AL-195 over Springlet of Mooneys Bk in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 10,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,373 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-195
CrossesSpringlet of Mooneys Bk
Location1.1MI N JCT AL-118
RouteState Highway 195
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.865, -87.2883
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic10,140 (2020)
Projected traffic12,373 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

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$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-195 over Springlet of Mooneys Bk built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-195 over Springlet of Mooneys Bk 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 2023.

How much traffic does AL-195 over Springlet of Mooneys Bk carry?

About 10,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is AL-195 over Springlet of Mooneys Bk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-195 over Springlet of Mooneys Bk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.