1 MI E Ala 9 over Joseph Creek
FairPosted for loadCalhoun County, Alabama · Earl Roberts Rd. · Structure no. 017105
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1 MI E Ala 9 over Joseph Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1 MI E Ala 9 over Joseph 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1 MI E Ala 9 over Joseph Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1 MI E Ala 9 over Joseph 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 2023.
How much traffic does 1 MI E Ala 9 over Joseph Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 1 MI E Ala 9 over Joseph Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 1 MI E Ala 9 over Joseph Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.