US Bridges

CO RD No 9 over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Alabama · Shiloh Road · Structure no. 007651

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 9 over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD No 9 over Pond Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2037. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 9
CrossesPond Creek
LocationShiloh Road
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16092, -88.36245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2012)
Projected traffic371 by 2037
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 9 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 9 over Pond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD No 9 over Pond Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 9 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No 9 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.