US Bridges

Clio Short Rd-Cr 9 over Big Sand Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.9 MI S of Al 130 · Structure no. 003407

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clio Short Rd-Cr 9 over Big Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clio Short Rd-Cr 9 over Big Sand Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesClio Short Rd-Cr 9
CrossesBig Sand Creek
Location1.9 MI S of Al 130
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75118, -85.62301
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2037
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clio Short Rd-Cr 9 over Big Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clio Short Rd-Cr 9 over Big Sand Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Clio Short Rd-Cr 9 over Big Sand Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Clio Short Rd-Cr 9 over Big Sand Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Clio Short Rd-Cr 9 over Big Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.