US Bridges

County Road 9 over Little Choctawhatchee

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Alabama · US 84 to Dale CO · Structure no. 011409

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
385
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Little Choctawhatchee is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 9 over Little Choctawhatchee in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesLittle Choctawhatchee
LocationUS 84 to Dale CO
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2633, -85.57012
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (1993)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Little Choctawhatchee built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Little Choctawhatchee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Little Choctawhatchee carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Little Choctawhatchee?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Little Choctawhatchee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.