US Bridges

SR 9 over Fox Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 2 MI N Lineville · Structure no. 002094

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Fox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Fox Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 100 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 6 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 3,381 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,733 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesFox Creek
Location2 MI N Lineville
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.35633, -85.72
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,381 (2022)
Projected traffic4,733 by 2042
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is SR 9 over Fox Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Fox Creek carry?

About 3,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.