SR 9 over Chulafinnee Creek
GoodCleburne County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 012963
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,282
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over Chulafinnee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Chulafinnee Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,282 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,194 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 over Chulafinnee Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 9 over Chulafinnee 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 9 over Chulafinnee Creek carry?
About 2,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over Chulafinnee Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 over Chulafinnee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.