SR 9 over Cottaquila Creek
PoorCalhoun County, Alabama · 10.6 MI No JCT US 78 · Structure no. 002284
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,672
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over Cottaquila Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Cottaquila Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,672 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,141 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 over Cottaquila Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 9 over Cottaquila Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 9 over Cottaquila Creek carry?
About 3,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over Cottaquila Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 over Cottaquila Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.