US Bridges

CR-9 over Branch

Good

Lamar County, Alabama · .1 Mi. S.W. Vernon · Structure no. 003594

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-9 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-9 over Branch in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-9
CrossesBranch
Location.1 Mi. S.W. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73713, -88.13738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2036
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-9 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-9 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR-9 over Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is CR-9 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-9 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.