US Bridges

CO RD No 9 over Okwalkee Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 6 MI South Deer Park · Structure no. 015140

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 9 over Okwalkee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 9 over Okwalkee Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2034. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesCO RD No 9
CrossesOkwalkee Creek
Location6 MI South Deer Park
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14883, -88.38614
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2012)
Projected traffic371 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 9 over Okwalkee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 9 over Okwalkee 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 November 2023.

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

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

How long is CO RD No 9 over Okwalkee Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO RD No 9 over Okwalkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.