US Bridges

CO RD 81 over Little Calebee Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 0.43 MI No HWY80W/SR8 · Structure no. 012407

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 81 over Little Calebee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 81 over Little Calebee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 81
CrossesLittle Calebee Creek
Location0.43 MI No HWY80W/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 81
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38983, -85.76607
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic125 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 81 over Little Calebee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 81 over Little Calebee 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 81 over Little Calebee Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 81 over Little Calebee Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 81 over Little Calebee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.