US Bridges

Ala 9 over Coosa River Relief

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 4 MI N JCT ALA9 * ALA25 · Structure no. 007337

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,959
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ala 9 over Coosa River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Ala 9 over Coosa River Relief 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 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 9,959 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,943 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesAla 9
CrossesCoosa River Relief
Location4 MI N JCT ALA9 * ALA25
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.19176, -85.62806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,959 (2022)
Projected traffic13,943 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ala 9 over Coosa River Relief built?

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

What condition is Ala 9 over Coosa River Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ala 9 over Coosa River Relief carry?

About 9,959 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ala 9 over Coosa River Relief?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ala 9 over Coosa River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.