US Bridges

County Road 9 over Barner Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.1M S of CR 28 · Structure no. 021435

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,453
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Barner Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over Barner Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,453 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,645 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesBarner Branch
Location0.1M S of CR 28
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.45791, -87.79955
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,453 (2020)
Projected traffic3,645 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Barner Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Barner Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Barner Branch carry?

About 2,453 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Barner Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Barner Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.