US Bridges

Moody Street over Carbon Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. S/O Ball Road · Structure no. 55C0268

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody Street over Carbon Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Moody Street over Carbon Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,971 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoody Street
CrossesCarbon Creek Channel
Location0.1 Mi. S/O Ball Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81533, -118.04545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic22,971 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Carbon Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Moody Street over Carbon 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 May 2021.

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

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moody Street over Carbon Creek Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Moody Street over Carbon Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.