US Bridges

SR 9 over Lynch Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 4 MI No Millerville · Structure no. 012546

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,784
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Lynch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Lynch Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,897 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesLynch Creek
Location4 MI No Millerville
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.22364, -85.87928
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,784 (2022)
Projected traffic3,897 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$413,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Lynch 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 Lynch Creek carry?

About 2,784 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.