US Bridges

CR 463 Moseley RD over Dixon Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1.1 Miles West of SR 5 · Structure no. 021059

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 463 Moseley RD over Dixon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 463 Moseley RD over Dixon Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 463 Moseley RD
CrossesDixon Creek
Location1.1 Miles West of SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 463
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1773, -87.49666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 463 Moseley RD over Dixon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 463 Moseley RD over Dixon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 463 Moseley RD over Dixon Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 463 Moseley RD over Dixon Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 463 Moseley RD over Dixon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.