US Bridges

SR 9 over Ligon Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 11.8 MI N Lineville · Structure no. 002109

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Ligon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Ligon Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 97 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,178 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesLigon Creek
Location11.8 MI N Lineville
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.49131, -85.67469
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic2,270 (2022)
Projected traffic3,178 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$458,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Ligon Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is SR 9 over Ligon 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 Ligon Creek carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Ligon Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Ligon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.