US Bridges

County Road 7 over Cubahatchee Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · CR 7 · Structure no. 020899

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
600 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Cubahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 7 over Cubahatchee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 432 by 2034. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesCubahatchee Creek
LocationCR 7
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35705, -85.92564
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2014)
Projected traffic432 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Cubahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Cubahatchee 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over Cubahatchee Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road 7 over Cubahatchee Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Cubahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.