US Bridges

Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi.N. Damascus Church · Structure no. 013656

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,591
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 50
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location2.0 Mi.N. Damascus Church
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8192, -86.4904
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2018)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$677,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 50 over Nine Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.