US Bridges

SR 9 over Old Town Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 2 MI North Ashland · Structure no. 012246

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Old Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Old Town Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5,842 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,178 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location2 MI North Ashland
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28453, -85.78975
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 closed3.1 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$563,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Old Town 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Old Town Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 9 over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.