US Bridges

CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Relief

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. West AL15/SR29 · Structure no. 003186

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Relief 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesCO RD 2
CrossesCubahatchee Relief
Location2.7 Mi. West AL15/SR29
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.25885, -85.75012
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Relief built?

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

What condition is CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Relief?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 2 over Cubahatchee Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.