US Bridges

Shake Rag RD over Cut Bank Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · .6 Mi. N. Co. Rd. 26 · Structure no. 006869

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shake Rag RD over Cut Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shake Rag RD over Cut Bank Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesShake Rag RD
CrossesCut Bank Creek
Location.6 Mi. N. Co. Rd. 26
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80689, -88.21439
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2016)
Projected traffic490 by 2036
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shake Rag RD over Cut Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shake Rag RD over Cut Bank 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Shake Rag RD over Cut Bank Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shake Rag RD over Cut Bank Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Shake Rag RD over Cut Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.