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R9 (US231N-I565E) over Creek; City Streets

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Ramp 9 Bus Depot · Structure no. 015940

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,791 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,828
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R9 (US231N-I565E) over Creek; City Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R9 (US231N-I565E) over Creek; City Streets in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 10,828 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,159 by 2043. The structure is 2,791 ft (850.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesR9 (US231N-I565E)
CrossesCreek; City Streets
LocationRamp 9 Bus Depot
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73333, -86.59667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+33 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,791 ft (850.7 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,828 (2023)
Projected traffic15,159 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$17.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R9 (US231N-I565E) over Creek; City Streets built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is R9 (US231N-I565E) over Creek; City Streets 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does R9 (US231N-I565E) over Creek; City Streets carry?

About 10,828 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is R9 (US231N-I565E) over Creek; City Streets?

The structure is 2,791 ft (850.7 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R9 (US231N-I565E) over Creek; City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.