US Bridges

CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 3.3 MI West SR15/US29 · Structure no. 003185

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
546 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
268
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 546 ft (166.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesCO RD 2
CrossesCubahatchee Creek
Location3.3 MI West SR15/US29
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26224, -85.75915
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length546 ft (166.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (1990)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Creek?

The structure is 546 ft (166.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.