US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Relief

PoorPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. North US80/SR8 · Structure no. 006561

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Relief 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesCalebee Creek Relief
Location1.3 Mi. North US80/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4036, -85.8688
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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 traffic390 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Relief carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Relief?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Calebee Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.