US Bridges

SR 9 over Big Nose Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 2.1 MI N JCT SR 9 *25 · Structure no. 007336

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,726
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Big Nose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Big Nose Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 9,726 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,616 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesBig Nose Creek
Location2.1 MI N JCT SR 9 *25
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17258, -85.65242
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,726 (2021)
Projected traffic13,616 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Big Nose Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Big Nose 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 SR 9 over Big Nose Creek carry?

About 9,726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Big Nose Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Big Nose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.