County Rt #9 over Little Bear Creek
FairPickens County, Alabama · 0.2 MI North of SR #86 · Structure no. 011794
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt #9 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Rt #9 over Little Bear Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Rt #9 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Rt #9 over Little Bear Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Rt #9 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Rt #9 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt #9 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.