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County HWY 1409 over Scarham Creek

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Marshall County, Alabama · 4500 Ft N JCT 1414 · Structure no. 020811

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
800 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,309
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 1409 over Scarham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY 1409 over Scarham Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,309 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2044. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 1409
CrossesScarham Creek
Location4500 Ft N JCT 1414
RouteCounty Highway 409
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.32586, -86.16606
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,309 (2015)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$7.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 1409 over Scarham Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 1409 over Scarham 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 1409 over Scarham Creek carry?

About 1,309 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 1409 over Scarham Creek?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 1409 over Scarham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.