US Bridges

CO RD 7 over Cubahatchee Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 2.7 MI So US80/SR8 · Structure no. 009322

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 over Cubahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 7 over Cubahatchee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2036. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 7
CrossesCubahatchee Creek
Location2.7 MI So US80/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35898, -85.92422
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2016)
Projected traffic210 by 2036
Trucks5%
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$824,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7 over Cubahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 7 over Cubahatchee Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 7 over Cubahatchee Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 7 over Cubahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.