US Bridges

Al 9 over Baker Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N JCT US 280/AL9 · Structure no. 013900

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,592
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 9 over Baker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 9 over Baker Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 3,592 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,028 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 9
CrossesBaker Creek
Location2.5 MI N JCT US 280/AL9
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.02745, -86.05882
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic3,592 (2022)
Projected traffic5,028 by 2042
Trucks9%
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$919,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 9 over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 9 over Baker 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 Al 9 over Baker Creek carry?

About 3,592 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 9 over Baker Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 9 over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.