US Bridges

SR 9 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · City of Lineville · Structure no. 003020

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 9 over CSX Railroad in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 7,662 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,726 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationCity of Lineville
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31167, -85.74872
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,662 (2022)
Projected traffic10,726 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.