US Bridges

SR 9 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 3 MI N Ashland · Structure no. 004020

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,856
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Crooked 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 5,856 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,198 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3 MI N Ashland
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29711, -85.76806
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,856 (2023)
Projected traffic8,198 by 2043
Trucks6%
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$996,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 9 over Crooked 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 5,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.