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Thomas Lane CR1009 over Little Paint Creek

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Marshall County, Alabama · 6324 Ft E JCT 1005 · Structure no. 021627

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Lane CR1009 over Little Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Thomas Lane CR1009 over Little Paint Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Lane CR1009
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location6324 Ft E JCT 1005
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59277, -86.24851
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2023)
Projected traffic161 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$414,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Lane CR1009 over Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Lane CR1009 over Little Paint 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Lane CR1009 over Little Paint Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Lane CR1009 over Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Lane CR1009 over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.