US Bridges

1 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Babbling Brooke Rd. · Structure no. 017104

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries1 MI E Ala 9
CrossesNances Creek
LocationBabbling Brooke Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 130
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91143, -85.59474
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic379 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1 MI E Ala 9 over Nances 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 1 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 1 MI E Ala 9 over Nances Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.