US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 6.2 Miles So. HWY80W · Structure no. 020741

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location6.2 Miles So. HWY80W
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31357, -85.91701
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 over Old Town 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 March 2023.

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

About 268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 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?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.