US Bridges

CR 9 over Little Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · Shiloh · Structure no. 020577

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9 over Little Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 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 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 9
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationShiloh
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18137, -88.3504
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2012)
Projected traffic371 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9 over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9 over Little Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 9 over Little Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.