US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek Relief

GoodClosed to traffic

Macon County, Alabama · 6.0 Miles So HWY80W · Structure no. 019409

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek Relief in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesOld Town Creek Relief
Location6.0 Miles So HWY80W
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31912, -85.91954
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek Relief 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 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek Relief carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek Relief?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.