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Cnty. Rd. #9 over Jack Branch

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 3.3 MI N Int Rt 226 * 215 · Structure no. 017627

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cnty. Rd. #9 over Jack Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cnty. Rd. #9 over Jack Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 72 years old, older 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCnty. Rd. #9
CrossesJack Branch
Location3.3 MI N Int Rt 226 * 215
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.29219, -88.2762
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (1999)
Projected traffic1,289 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cnty. Rd. #9 over Jack Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Cnty. Rd. #9 over Jack Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cnty. Rd. #9 over Jack Branch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cnty. Rd. #9 over Jack Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cnty. Rd. #9 over Jack Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.