US Bridges

9th ST over Halls Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Jefferson County, Alabama · Circle RD * Westlake Mall · Structure no. 000840

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2019
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th ST over Halls Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 9th ST over Halls Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries9th ST
CrossesHalls Creek
LocationCircle RD * Westlake Mall
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.395, -86.9744
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$354,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9th ST over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th ST over Halls Creek 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 June 2019.

How much traffic does 9th ST over Halls Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 9th ST over Halls Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 9th ST over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.