US Bridges

SR 9 over Tributary to Lynch Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 3 MI N Millerville · Structure no. 002628

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Tributary to Lynch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Tributary to Lynch Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 102 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 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,607 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesTributary to Lynch Creek
Location3 MI N Millerville
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21486, -85.88597
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2022)
Projected traffic3,607 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$209,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Tributary to Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is SR 9 over Tributary to Lynch 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 Tributary to Lynch Creek carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Tributary to Lynch Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Tributary to Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.