CR-9 over Yellow Creek Relief
FairLamar County, Alabama · 6 Mi. S.W. Vernon · Structure no. 003595
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-9 over Yellow Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-9 over Yellow Creek Relief in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-9 over Yellow Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is CR-9 over Yellow Creek Relief 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CR-9 over Yellow Creek Relief carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR-9 over Yellow Creek Relief?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR-9 over Yellow Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.