Co. RD.9 over Blue Creek
GoodFranklin County, Alabama · 0.57 MI W. CO.23 CO.9 JCT · Structure no. 018478
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. RD.9 over Blue Creek is a steel culvert carrying Co. RD.9 over Blue Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. RD.9 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. RD.9 over Blue 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Co. RD.9 over Blue Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Co. RD.9 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Co. RD.9 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.