US Bridges

Moody Street over Moody Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. S/O LA Palma Ave · Structure no. 55C0145

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody Street over Moody Creek Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Moody Street over Moody Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 67 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,493 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoody Street
CrossesMoody Creek Channel
Location0.2 Mi. S/O LA Palma Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.84335, -118.04576
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2017)
Projected traffic49,493 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moody Street over Moody Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Moody Street over Moody Creek Channel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Moody Street over Moody Creek Channel carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moody Street over Moody Creek Channel?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Moody Street over Moody Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.