US Bridges

CO RD 13 over Cubahatchee Crk Rlf

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 3.9 Mi. So. HWY80W/SR8 · Structure no. 009068

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 13 over Cubahatchee Crk Rlf is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 13 over Cubahatchee Crk Rlf in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2036. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 13
CrossesCubahatchee Crk Rlf
Location3.9 Mi. So. HWY80W/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32189, -85.85299
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic330 by 2036
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 13 over Cubahatchee Crk Rlf built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 13 over Cubahatchee Crk Rlf 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 13 over Cubahatchee Crk Rlf carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 13 over Cubahatchee Crk Rlf?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 13 over Cubahatchee Crk Rlf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.