US Bridges

SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 7 MI N JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 001724

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,819
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,819 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,546 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesLittle Socapatoy Creek
Location7 MI N JCT SR 22
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.97631, -86.06758
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,819 (2022)
Projected traffic2,546 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Little Socapatoy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Creek carry?

About 1,819 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.