US Bridges

CO RD 40 over Calebee Creek

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 2.0 MI West of SR 229 · Structure no. 006284

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
516 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 40 over Calebee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 40 over Calebee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 516 ft (157.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 40
CrossesCalebee Creek
Location2.0 MI West of SR 229
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4336, -85.93385
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length516 ft (157.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 40 over Calebee Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 40 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 40 over Calebee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 40 over Calebee Creek?

The structure is 516 ft (157.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 40 over Calebee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.