US Bridges

SR-9 (US-331) over Patsaliga Creek

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Crenshaw County, Alabama · 0.9 MI S. of SR-10 · Structure no. 021358

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
775 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 (US-331) over Patsaliga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-9 (US-331) over Patsaliga Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 10,620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,761 by 2033. The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-9 (US-331)
CrossesPatsaliga Creek
Location0.9 MI S. of SR-10
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.72422, -86.27799
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length775 ft (236.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,620 (2013)
Projected traffic14,761 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-9 (US-331) over Patsaliga Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-9 (US-331) over Patsaliga 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-9 (US-331) over Patsaliga Creek carry?

About 10,620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 (US-331) over Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR-9 (US-331) over Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.