US Bridges

SR 9 over Little Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.27 MI S Cherokee CO Lin · Structure no. 003409

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Little Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5,519 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,726 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.27 MI S Cherokee CO Lin
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82404, -85.67957
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic5,519 (2022)
Projected traffic7,726 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$507,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Little Creek carry?

About 5,519 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Little Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.