US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1009 Alamuchee CR

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S US HWY 80 · Structure no. 004023

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1009 Alamuchee CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1009 Alamuchee CR in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1009 Alamuchee CR
Location1.0 MI S US HWY 80
RouteCounty Highway 1009
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41973, -88.36893
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2023)
Projected traffic443 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1009 Alamuchee CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1009 Alamuchee CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1009 Alamuchee CR carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1009 Alamuchee CR?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1009 Alamuchee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.