9th Street over Buxahatchee Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · Near RR Depot. · Structure no. 019864
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Street over Buxahatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 9th Street over Buxahatchee Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9th Street over Buxahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9th Street over Buxahatchee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 9th Street over Buxahatchee Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 9th Street over Buxahatchee Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Street over Buxahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.