US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Cubahatchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 2.9 Miles So US80/SR8 · Structure no. 004296

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
288 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Cubahatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 9 over Cubahatchee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesCubahatchee Creek
Location2.9 Miles So US80/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.34638, -85.89027
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Cubahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 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 March 2024.

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

About 268 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Cubahatchee Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Cubahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.