US Bridges

SR9 over Cahulga Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 6.5 MI N JCT US431 · Structure no. 020967

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR9 over Cahulga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR9 over Cahulga Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,295 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,013 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR9
CrossesCahulga Creek
Location6.5 MI N JCT US431
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60515, -85.60286
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,295 (2023)
Projected traffic6,013 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR9 over Cahulga Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR9 over Cahulga 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR9 over Cahulga Creek carry?

About 4,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR9 over Cahulga Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR9 over Cahulga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.