US Bridges

CO RD 2 over Calebee Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. E. of Roba · Structure no. 018604

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2 over Calebee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 2 over Calebee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 73 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 2
CrossesCalebee Creek
Location2.1 Mi. E. of Roba
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24435, -85.55986
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2015)
Projected traffic220 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$967,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 2 over Calebee Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CO RD 2 over Calebee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 2 over Calebee Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 2 over Calebee Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 2 over Calebee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.