US Bridges

CO RD 56 over Wauxamaka Creek

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 0.5 Miles E. HWY49S/CR27 · Structure no. 006638

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 56 over Wauxamaka Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 56 over Wauxamaka Creek 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 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 56
CrossesWauxamaka Creek
Location0.5 Miles E. HWY49S/CR27
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48959, -85.78933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2016)
Projected traffic600 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$980,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 56 over Wauxamaka Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 56 over Wauxamaka 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 56 over Wauxamaka Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 56 over Wauxamaka Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 56 over Wauxamaka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.