US Bridges

SR 9 over Branch

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · Coosa / Clay CO Line · Structure no. 002661

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Branch in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,806 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,528 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesBranch
LocationCoosa / Clay CO Line
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10181, -86.00922
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,806 (2022)
Projected traffic2,528 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$898,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 1,806 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.