US Bridges

SR 9 over I-20

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · JCT SR 9 and I-20 · Structure no. 009984

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over I-20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 9 over I-20 in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,845 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,983 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesI-20
LocationJCT SR 9 and I-20
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62131, -85.59595
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,845 (2023)
Projected traffic10,983 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over I-20 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 9 over I-20 carry?

About 7,845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over I-20?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.