US Bridges

SR 9 over Armstrong Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 10.5 MI N Lineville · Structure no. 002099

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Armstrong Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 9 over Armstrong 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 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,978 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesArmstrong Creek
Location10.5 MI N Lineville
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47786, -85.69083
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,842 (2022)
Projected traffic3,978 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$758,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Armstrong 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 Armstrong 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 Armstrong Creek carry?

About 2,842 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.