US Bridges

CO.RD.9 over Ivy Creek

FairPosted for load

Autauga County, Alabama · Peace Rd. · Structure no. 008262

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.9 over Ivy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO.RD.9 over Ivy Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2030. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.9
CrossesIvy Creek
LocationPeace Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40928, -86.78646
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (1988)
Projected traffic205 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$899,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.9 over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.9 over Ivy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.9 over Ivy Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.9 over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.9 over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.