US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Old Town Creek Relief

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 6.0 Miles So HWY80W · Structure no. 020742

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
268
1990 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 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 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 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 Relief
Location6.0 Miles So HWY80W
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31688, -85.91876
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (1990)
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$2.2 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 2014, making it 11 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 March 2023.

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

About 268 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 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.