US Bridges

CO RD 90 over Shankle Branch

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N Al 35 T6SR8E · Structure no. 009771

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 90 over Shankle Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 90 over Shankle Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 90
CrossesShankle Branch
Location1.5 MI N Al 35 T6SR8E
RouteCounty Highway 90
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48718, -85.79116
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2023)
Projected traffic296 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$433,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 90 over Shankle Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 90 over Shankle Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 90 over Shankle Branch carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 90 over Shankle Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 90 over Shankle Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.