US Bridges

US 80 over Calebee Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 11.3 Mi.E.Montg.Co Line · Structure no. 005148

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
720 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Calebee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Calebee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,308 by 2033. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesCalebee Creek
Location11.3 Mi.E.Montg.Co Line
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37948, -85.82899
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2013)
Projected traffic3,308 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Calebee Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Calebee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Calebee Creek carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Calebee Creek?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Calebee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.