US Bridges

SR 9 over Mad Indian Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 3.5 MI N Lineville · Structure no. 002095

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

About this bridge

SR 9 over Mad Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 9 over Mad Indian 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 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 3,381 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,733 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesMad Indian Creek
Location3.5 MI N Lineville
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37919, -85.70161
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Mad Indian 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 Mad Indian 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 Mad Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 9 over Mad Indian Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Mad Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.