County Route 45 over Calebee Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMacon County, Alabama · W1/2 S36 T16 R23 · Structure no. 006299
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2003
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 380 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 45 over Calebee Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2021. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 45 over Calebee Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 45 over Calebee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2003.
How much traffic does County Route 45 over Calebee Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is County Route 45 over Calebee Creek?
The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 45 over Calebee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.