US Bridges

CR 463 Moseley RD over Slater Branch

Poor

Wilcox County, Alabama · .59 Miles W SR 5 · Structure no. 021058

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 463 Moseley RD over Slater Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 463 Moseley RD over Slater Branch in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 463 Moseley RD
CrossesSlater Branch
Location.59 Miles W SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 463
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.17733, -87.48881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 463 Moseley RD over Slater Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 463 Moseley RD over Slater Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 463 Moseley RD over Slater Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 463 Moseley RD over Slater Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 463 Moseley RD over Slater Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.