US Bridges

.3 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · King Gap Mtn RD · Structure no. 010819

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

.3 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying .3 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries.3 MI E Ala 9
CrossesNances Creek
LocationKing Gap Mtn RD
RouteCounty Highway 237
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84681, -85.6612
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was .3 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is .3 MI E Ala 9 over Nances 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does .3 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is .3 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns .3 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.