US Bridges

SR 9 over Terrapin Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Alabama · 3.4 MI N Jnct SR9/CORD3 · Structure no. 018631

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
810 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Terrapin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Terrapin Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,836 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,970 by 2042. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesTerrapin Creek
Location3.4 MI N Jnct SR9/CORD3
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.05194, -85.60917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,836 (2022)
Projected traffic3,970 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Terrapin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 2,836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.