US Bridges

County Road 9 over Pea Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.0 Mile North SR-130 · Structure no. 020792

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Pea Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 9 over Pea Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesPea Creek
Location1.0 Mile North SR-130
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.79658, -85.65303
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Pea Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Pea 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Pea Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Pea Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Pea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.