US Bridges

CO.RD.9 over Surveyors Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W Int CR 25 · Structure no. 018660

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.9 over Surveyors Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.9 over Surveyors Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCO.RD.9
CrossesSurveyors Creek
Location1.3 MI W Int CR 25
RouteCounty Highway 282
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.87393, -88.22644
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2002)
Projected traffic280 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.9 over Surveyors Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.9 over Surveyors 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.9 over Surveyors Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.9 over Surveyors Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.9 over Surveyors Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.