US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles North US80W · Structure no. 006560

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
268
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Trib in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesCalebee Creek Trib
Location1.5 Miles North US80W
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40198, -85.87013
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (1990)
Projected traffic300 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Trib 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 CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Trib carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Trib?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.