US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.64KM E of CR 1 · Structure no. 016922

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 9 over Unnamed Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.64KM E of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.89964, -87.58631
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic450 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 over Unnamed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 9 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 9 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 9 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.