US Bridges

County Road 9 over SR 24

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT SR 24 & SR 19 · Structure no. 019412

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
381 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over SR 24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over SR 24 in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2030. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesSR 24
Location1 MI E JCT SR 24 & SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34285, -88.12861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic985 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over SR 24 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over SR 24 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over SR 24 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over SR 24?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over SR 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.