US Bridges

SR9 over Little Hillabee Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · 1 MI S of Millerville · Structure no. 020697

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,756
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR9 over Little Hillabee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR9 over Little Hillabee Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,756 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,458 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR9
CrossesLittle Hillabee Creek
Location1 MI S of Millerville
RouteState Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1824, -85.9391
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,756 (2022)
Projected traffic2,458 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR9 over Little Hillabee Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR9 over Little Hillabee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR9 over Little Hillabee Creek carry?

About 1,756 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR9 over Little Hillabee Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR9 over Little Hillabee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.