US Bridges

Old Calvert RD over Cut Bank Creek

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Alabama · 1.9 Mi. S.W. Academy Ch. · Structure no. 010156

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Calvert RD over Cut Bank Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Calvert RD over Cut Bank Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Calvert RD
CrossesCut Bank Creek
Location1.9 Mi. S.W. Academy Ch.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72567, -88.22788
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1995)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$168,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Calvert RD over Cut Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Old Calvert 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Calvert RD over Cut Bank Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Old Calvert RD over Cut Bank Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Calvert RD over Cut Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.