US Bridges

CR 9 over Boxes Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 5.5 MI E of Fayette · Structure no. 020324

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9 over Boxes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 9 over Boxes Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 9
CrossesBoxes Creek
Location5.5 MI E of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69581, -87.73744
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic89 (2010)
Projected traffic94 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9 over Boxes Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9 over Boxes 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 9 over Boxes Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 9 over Boxes Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 9 over Boxes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.