US Bridges

SR 9 over Snake Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 5.5 MI N JCT US 431 · Structure no. 014050

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Snake Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,499 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,499 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesSnake Creek
Location5.5 MI N JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59238, -85.60937
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,499 (2023)
Projected traffic3,499 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Snake 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Snake Creek carry?

About 2,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.