US Bridges

SR 9 over Horse Trough Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · City of Ashland · Structure no. 004019

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Horse Trough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Horse Trough Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5,842 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,178 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesHorse Trough Creek
LocationCity of Ashland
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27972, -85.81808
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.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic5,842 (2022)
Projected traffic8,178 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Horse Trough Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Horse Trough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Horse Trough Creek carry?

About 5,842 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Horse Trough Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Horse Trough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.