US Bridges

CO RD 19 over Cubahatchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 9.7 Mi. West SR15/US29 · Structure no. 008292

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
375 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 19 over Cubahatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 19 over Cubahatchee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 19
CrossesCubahatchee Creek
Location9.7 Mi. West SR15/US29
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30177, -85.82241
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2015)
Projected traffic175 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 19 over Cubahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 19 over Cubahatchee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 19 over Cubahatchee Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 19 over Cubahatchee Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 19 over Cubahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.