US Bridges

Al 9 over Socapatoy Crk.

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N JCT US 280 · Structure no. 001154

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,445
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 9 over Socapatoy Crk. is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 9 over Socapatoy Crk. in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 101 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 6 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 3,445 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,823 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 9
CrossesSocapatoy Crk.
Location0.4 MI N JCT US 280
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.99147, -86.06592
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,445 (2023)
Projected traffic4,823 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 9 over Socapatoy Crk. built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is Al 9 over Socapatoy Crk. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Al 9 over Socapatoy Crk. carry?

About 3,445 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al 9 over Socapatoy Crk.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Al 9 over Socapatoy Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.