US Bridges

SR 9 over Ketchepedrakee Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 9.5 MI N Lineville · Structure no. 002098

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
305 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,848
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Ketchepedrakee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 9 over Ketchepedrakee 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 2,848 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,987 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesKetchepedrakee Creek
Location9.5 MI N Lineville
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46278, -85.70039
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,848 (2022)
Projected traffic3,987 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Ketchepedrakee 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 Ketchepedrakee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Ketchepedrakee Creek carry?

About 2,848 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Ketchepedrakee Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Ketchepedrakee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.