US Bridges

County Road 9 over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 095 MI Bostic Hill Church · Structure no. 000967

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Branch is a masonry culvert carrying County Road 9 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesBranch
Location095 MI Bostic Hill Church
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90943, -86.17476
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1989)
Projected traffic503 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$209,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.