CO RD 9 over Sleepy Creek
GoodPosted for loadMacon County, Alabama · 2.6 Miles S US80W/SR8 · Structure no. 004297
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 268
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 9 over Sleepy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 9 over Sleepy Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 9 over Sleepy Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 9 over Sleepy Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 9 over Sleepy Creek carry?
About 268 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 9 over Sleepy Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 9 over Sleepy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.