US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Clear Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Int Rt 226*215 · Structure no. 020966

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 9 over Clear Creek in Choctaw 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.2 MI N Int Rt 226*215
RouteCounty Highway 226
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24924, -88.2615
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2017)
Projected traffic706 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$967,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 9 over Clear 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 9 over Clear Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.