US Bridges

SR 9 over Little Ketchepedrakee Ck

Good

Clay County, Alabama · 7.5 MI N Lineville · Structure no. 002097

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,631
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Little Ketchepedrakee Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Little Ketchepedrakee Ck 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 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 2,631 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,683 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesLittle Ketchepedrakee Ck
Location7.5 MI N Lineville
RouteState Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43075, -85.69133
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,631 (2022)
Projected traffic3,683 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Little Ketchepedrakee Ck built?

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

What condition is SR 9 over Little Ketchepedrakee Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Little Ketchepedrakee Ck carry?

About 2,631 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Little Ketchepedrakee Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Little Ketchepedrakee Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.