US Bridges

JC9 over Estellforkcreek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.05 MI N JCT CR 140 · Structure no. 010414

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC9 over Estellforkcreek is a concrete slab carrying JC9 over Estellforkcreek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJC9
CrossesEstellforkcreek
Location0.05 MI N JCT CR 140
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91039, -86.16835
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1989)
Projected traffic323 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$479,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JC9 over Estellforkcreek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC9 over Estellforkcreek 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 JC9 over Estellforkcreek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is JC9 over Estellforkcreek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns JC9 over Estellforkcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.