US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Okatuppa Crk Mosely Br

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.0 MI W Int RT61 * 71 · Structure no. 010591

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Okatuppa Crk Mosely Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 9 over Okatuppa Crk Mosely Br in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2038. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesOkatuppa Crk Mosely Br
Location0.0 MI W Int RT61 * 71
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.87874, -88.29112
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (1996)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Okatuppa Crk Mosely Br built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 over Okatuppa Crk Mosely Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 9 over Okatuppa Crk Mosely Br carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Okatuppa Crk Mosely Br?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Okatuppa Crk Mosely Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.