US Bridges

SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Ck. Rel

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 7 MI N JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 001725

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
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 Ck. Rel is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Ck. Rel 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 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 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).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesLittle Socapatoy Ck. Rel
Location7 MI N JCT SR 22
RouteState Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.97569, -86.06783
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$353,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Ck. Rel built?

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

What condition is SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Ck. Rel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Ck. Rel carry?

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

How long is SR 9 over Little Socapatoy Ck. Rel?

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 Ck. Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.